Last updated: October 20, 2025
Entity: Al-Kashaf Al-Muslim – Baalbek
Website: https://baalbekmuslimscout.org
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By using our website, social pages, or our leaders’ app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1) Who We Are

We are a non-profit, educational scouting organization providing community and youth activities. You can reach us at [email protected] or via the Contact Us page on our website.

2) Scope

This Policy applies to:

  • Our WordPress website (all pages, contact forms, comments, newsletter sign-ups if any).
  • Our social media pages (Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/TikTok/X and others) and your interactions there, which are also governed by each platform’s own privacy rules. (Facebook)
  • The Leaders’ Admin App used internally by authorized personnel to manage troop operations.

3) Data We Collect & How We Use It

A) On the Website (WordPress)

  • Comments: We collect the data shown in the comment form, plus IP address and browser user-agent to help detect spam (e.g., Akismet). An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use it; after approval, your profile image may appear next to your comment. (Automattic)
  • Media: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF/GPS).
  • Cookies: We use essential/functional cookies (e.g., remember login, screen preferences). WordPress also sets certain cookies for login, editor, and session functionality. See WordPress cookie guidance for details. (WordPress.org)
  • Contact/Sign-up forms: Name, email, phone, message content—used to respond and manage requests.
  • Analytics: We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) or alternatives. Where required, we show a consent banner and honor your choices. If GA4 is used, we disclose retention settings and Consent Mode behavior. (Google Help)

B) On Social Platforms

When you interact with our pages, your data is processed under each platform’s own policies. We can view aggregated Insights/analytics but do not control platform-level processing. See the respective policies for Meta (Facebook/Instagram), YouTube, X, and TikTok. (Facebook)

C) Leaders’ Admin App (internal use)

  • Login accounts: Name, email/phone, roles/permissions, password (encrypted).
  • Operational data: Schedules, team structures, notifications, audit logs.
  • Device permissions (optional): Push notifications; camera/files for document upload; location if map/tracking features are enabled (requested explicitly in-app).
  • Purpose: Internal administration, coordination, secure record-keeping.

4) Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on performance of a service (account and request handling), consent (non-essential cookies/analytics, newsletters, push notifications), and legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement).

5) Cookies & Tracking

  • Essential/functional cookies for site operation.
  • Preference cookies to enhance your experience.
  • Audience measurement (analytics) where consented.
  • Third-party cookies may be set by embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts). Refer to platform policies for details. (YouTube)

Tip: WordPress provides guidance and plugins for cookie notices and consent management if needed. (WordPress.org)

6) Embedded Content from Other Sites

Articles may include embedded videos, posts, or maps. Your browser treats this as a visit to the external site and that site may set cookies or track interactions according to its policy (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X). (YouTube)

7) Sharing Your Data

  • Service Providers: Hosting, anti-spam (e.g., Akismet/Jetpack), email delivery, analytics—processing only to provide services under appropriate agreements. (Automattic)
  • Social Platforms: Your interactions there are governed by the platform’s Privacy Policy. (Facebook)
  • Legal: We may disclose information to comply with applicable laws or lawful requests.

8) Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained with metadata as needed for moderation and records.
  • Website/App accounts: Retained while the account is active and/or as required by law and internal administration.
  • App logs: Retained per security/audit schedules with periodic deletion.

9) Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, object, withdraw consent (without affecting prior lawful processing), and request a copy of your data. Contact: [email protected].

10) Information Security

We apply technical and organizational measures (encryption, access control, audit logs, backups). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your information.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our activities are educational for youth; we do not knowingly collect personal data from children via the website without parental consent where required. On social platforms, age rules and teen safeguards apply per platform policy (see Meta’s Privacy Policy and teen safety controls). (Facebook)

12) International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own (e.g., global hosting/providers like Google/Meta). Transfers rely on applicable mechanisms (e.g., the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for eligible providers). (Data Privacy Framework)

13) Links, APIs & Platform Embeds

  • YouTube: If we use YouTube embeds or APIs, your use is subject to YouTube Terms of Service and YouTube API Services Terms; review your Google privacy settings. (YouTube)
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram): Your interactions are governed by Meta’s Privacy Policy and Community Standards. (Facebook)
  • X (Twitter): See X Privacy Policy and related help pages. (X (formerly Twitter))
  • TikTok: See TikTok Privacy Policy (and TikTok for Business privacy/help when applicable). (TikTok For Business)

14) More on Analytics & Consent

Where required, we present a consent banner for non-essential cookies. If GA4 is used, we disclose data retention and Consent Mode behavior and honor consent signals. (Google Help)

15) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post updates with a revised “Last updated” date above. Continued use means you accept the updated Policy.

16) Contact