Al-Hussain Masjid
Charity No. 519577
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Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2025 · Applies to alhussainmasjid.co.uk
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember preferences, maintain sessions, and in some cases to track behaviour across sites. This policy explains exactly what cookies and similar technologies are used on this website.
2. Our approach
This website is designed to use as few cookies as possible. We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or behavioural analytics. We ask for your consent before loading any non-essential cookies or embedded content (such as YouTube video players).
3. Cookies we use
Essential cookies
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| alhussain_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask again | This website (localStorage) | 1 year |
Essential cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They do not require your consent under UK GDPR.
Payment processing (SumUp)
When you use the online donation widget, SumUp (our payment processor) may set cookies to manage your payment session. These are necessary to process your donation securely.
| Provider | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| SumUp | Payment session management. Only active when you initiate a donation. | Functional / contract basis — required to complete your donation |
See SumUp's Privacy Policy ↗ for full details.
Embedded video (YouTube)
Our live stream page embeds YouTube video using privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com). In privacy-enhanced mode, YouTube does not set tracking cookies until you click play. If you play a video, Google/YouTube may set cookies to track viewing behaviour.
| Provider | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube / Google | Livestream and recorded video delivery. May track viewing behaviour if played. | Non-essential — blocked until you accept or interact |
See Google's Privacy Policy ↗ for full details.
Server access logs
Our hosting provider (HawkHost) may log standard server-side information including IP addresses when you access this site. This is not a cookie but is a similar technical mechanism. Logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and stability purposes. No personal profiles are created from this data.
4. What we do not use
- Google Analytics or any analytics platform
- Facebook Pixel or social tracking
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Newsletter or marketing tracking pixels
- Any form of behavioural profiling
5. Managing your preferences
When you first visit this site, a banner will ask for your cookie preferences. You can:
- Accept all — permits YouTube embed cookies and any functional non-essential cookies
- Reject non-essential — only essential cookies are stored; YouTube embeds will not load automatically
You can change your preference at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer, or by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.
6. How to control cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete individual ones
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how this site functions. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
7. Changes to this policy
We will update this policy if we add new tools or embedded services that use cookies. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
8. Questions
For any questions about this policy: contact Imtiaz Kazmi on 07866 636907, or submit a data rights request →