Website: mawaddah.today
Last updated: 8 June 2026
Effective date: 8 June 2026
1. Who We Are
Mawaddah (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an Islamic information resource available at mawaddah.today. This website is devoted entirely to publishing scholarly articles on Sunni Islamic topics related to love for the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ and his noble family.
This website is operated as a non-commercial, information-only resource. We do not sell products, offer paid services, or engage in any commercial activity.
Contact: For any privacy-related enquiries, please use the contact page at mawaddah.today/contact.
2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This website is designed to be read, not to collect your data. We do not:
- Collect your name, email address, or any personal identifiers
- Ask you to register or create an account
- Use your data for marketing or advertising purposes
- Sell, share, or transfer your data to third parties for commercial purposes
- Run advertising networks or affiliate programmes on this site
- Use tracking pixels, behavioural analytics, or profiling tools
3. What Information We May Process
Although this site does not actively collect personal data, certain technical information is processed automatically as a result of how the internet and web servers work.
3.1 Server Logs
Our web hosting provider may automatically record standard server log data when you visit this website. This may include:
- Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- The page(s) you visited and the time of your visit
- Referring URL (the page you came from)
This information is retained for a limited period only for security and technical maintenance purposes. It is not used to identify you personally and is not shared with third parties for any commercial purpose.
3.2 Cookies
This website uses a small number of strictly necessary technical cookies in order to function correctly. These cookies do not track you, do not identify you personally, and are not used for marketing. Please see our full Cookies Policy for details.
3.3 Contact Form
If you choose to contact us via our contact page, the information you provide (such as your name and email address) will be used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list, share your details with third parties, or retain your message beyond the period necessary to respond.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area, where any personal data is processed, we rely on the following legal bases under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Processing of server log data for the security and technical operation of this website.
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where you voluntarily contact us, you consent to us using your contact details to reply to you.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Server log files | Up to 30 days, then deleted |
| Contact form submissions | Until your enquiry is resolved, then deleted |
| Cookies | See Cookies Policy for individual cookie lifespans |
6. Third-Party Services
This website is built on WordPress and uses the following third-party services, each of which may process limited technical data:
WordPress (Automattic / hosting provider)
Our site is hosted on a web server running WordPress. The hosting provider processes server log data as described above. Please refer to your hosting provider’s privacy policy for details.
Google Fonts
This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. When your browser requests a font file, Google’s servers receive your IP address. Google states that it does not use this data to track users or build profiles. See Google’s privacy policy.
Yoast SEO
We use the Yoast SEO plugin to help structure content for search engines. Yoast does not collect visitor data.
Elementor
Page layouts are built using Elementor. Elementor does not collect personal data from site visitors.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other behavioural tracking or advertising platform.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding any personal data we hold about you:
- Right of access — to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction — to request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability — to receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via mawaddah.today/contact. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority:
- UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — ico.org.uk
- EU: Your national data protection authority
8. International Visitors
This website is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from outside the United Kingdom or European Union, please be aware that your connection data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using this website, you accept this.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our articles may occasionally reference or link to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to mawaddah.today. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external sites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
mawaddah.today/contact