Last Updated: 9/18/2026

Introduction & Our Commitment to Privacy

At the Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship, we take your privacy seriously. We believe that transparency is key, which is why we have created this policy to explain exactly what cookies are, how they work, and how we use them when you visit our website.

When you browse our site, cookies—small text files placed on your device—are used to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve the overall functionality of our services. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

What Are Cookies? (The Basics)

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your browser when you visit a website. Websites use these files to remember information about your device and your activity so that they can provide a more personalized and continuous experience across different pages and even over time.

We categorize cookies into three main types:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of the website (e.g., keeping you logged in, remembering items in a shopping cart). Without them, the site cannot function.

2. Functional/Preference Cookies: These remember your preferences (like language or region) and help us tailor the content shown to you.

3. Analytical/Performance Cookies: These collect data on how visitors interact with our website. This is what helps us identify popular pages, fix broken links, and improve efficiency over time.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies from various sources to achieve specific goals. Below details the types of data we process and for which purpose.

1. Analytics & Performance (Google Analytics)

Purpose: To understand how visitors interact with our website, identify popular content, and measure overall site performance. This helps us improve user experience and optimize our services.

How it Works: We utilize Google Analytics, an industry-standard tool that collects non-personally identifiable information. It tracks aggregated data such as:

• Which pages you viewed (Page Views).

• The time spent on the site (Session Duration).

• Your general geographical location (e.g., country or region—but not your specific street address).

• How you arrived at our site (Source/Referral).

Data Minimization: We take steps to minimize data collection, including anonymizing IP addresses and focusing on aggregated trends rather than individual user profiles for this purpose.

2. Functional Cookies

Purpose: To personalize your experience and remember your choices during your visit. Example: If you select "Content Announcements" as an email preference, functional cookies help us recall that preference the next time you visit.

3. Essential Cookies (Operational)

Purpose: Essential cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the BMF Learning site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, your website cannot work properly.Example: Keeping items in your shopping cart even if you navigate away from the checkout page.

Third-Party Cookies & Data Sharing

Some cookies may be set by third parties—companies other than the Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship. The most prominent of these is Google Analytics (Google). When a third party sets a cookie, it means that another entity is collecting data about your activity on our site.

We do not sell your personal information. We only share aggregated, anonymized data with analytics partners to improve service quality and optimize performance. All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and privacy standards.

Your Rights & How to Control Cookies

Your privacy is under your control. You can manage and restrict the cookies used on our website at any time through these methods:

1. Through Our Website Settings

You can adjust your cookie preferences directly using the consent banner. This allows you to accept or reject third-party cookies (e.g., turn off Analytics while keeping Essential cookies active).

2. Via Your Web Browser Settings (Hard Opt-Out)

Most major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) allow you to block or delete cookies entirely in your browser settings. While this is effective for privacy, please be aware that blocking all cookies may prevent some parts of this website from functioning correctly.

3. Contacting Us

If you have specific concerns about the data we hold or wish to exercise your right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten"), please contact us directly using the details provided below.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. We will always post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review it periodically for the latest information.

Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Contact: jim@bmf.org