The Muslim Tribune publishes only premium content (Text and Pictorial content) that's especially produced for The Muslim Tribune (www.muslimtribune.org) or voluntarily sent by its writers to The Muslim Tribune Editorial Desk for publication. In other words, every single piece of content on The Muslim Tribune (www.muslimtribune.org) is produced in house), and is not to be re-used, re-distributed or copied for any purpose, whether individual or commercial use.

The Muslim Tribune is committed to respecting the privacy rights of users of this platform.

The Muslim Tribune has tailored this Privacy Policy to give you confidence as you visit and use the platform, and to assert its commitment to fair information practices and to the protection of privacy.

This Privacy Policy is only applicable to the website and not to any Third-Party Websites, which may have data collection, storage and use practices and policies that differ materially from the Privacy Policy of The Muslim Tribune. For additional information, see the section concerning Third-Party Websites, below.

Every time you use the platform, the then-current version of this Privacy Policy will apply. Accordingly, every time you use The Muslim Tribune you should check the date of this Privacy Policy (which appears at the end of the page) and review any changes since the last time you used the platform. For additional information, contact the admin of the website (admin ( @ ) muslimtribune . org   

- As a general and most important policy of The Muslim Tribune, none of the content used on www.muslimtribune.org, whether text or pictorial content, is to be copied or re-distributed, or re-used by any other entity, let it be online or offline.
 

1. INFORMATION COLLECTION PRACTICES

(a)Traffic Data. Like most website operators, The Muslim Tribune automatically gathers information of the sort that browsers automatically make available, including:
(i) IP addresses;
(ii) domain servers;
(iii)types of Web browsers accessing the The Muslim Tribune. Traffic Data is anonymous information that does not personally identify You.

(b)Cookies. A “Cookie” is a string of information that a website stores on a user’s computer, and that the user’s browser provides to the website each time the user submits a query to the website. The purpose of a Cookie is to identify the user as a unique user of the Website.

The Muslim Tribune uses cookies to customize your experience on the website to your interests, to ensure that you do not see the same advertisements or informational messages repeatedly, and to store your password so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit the website. For additional information on The Muslim Tribune uses of Cookies, see the section concerning Information Use and Disclosure Practices/Traffic Data and Information Gathered Using Cookies, below.
 

(c) Personal Information.
In order for you to use particular features and applications on The Muslim Tribune, You may be asked to provide certain information that personally identifies you (“Personal Information”). Personal Information includes, without limitation:

(1) “Contact Data” (such as Your name, phone or mobile number and e-mail address) and
(2) “Demographic Data” (such as age and time zone). In each case, You will be asked to provide Personal Information; The Muslim Tribune will not gather it surreptitiously.  

You are under no obligation to provide Personal Information, with the caveat that your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain of the applications on The Muslim Tribune.
 

(d) Information You Make Public. 
The Muslim Tribune contains features (e.g. dubmit article, forums, shouts and others) that permit you to upload, post, transmit, display, perform or distribute content, information or other, including your Personal Information. Any information that you choose to disclose by means of such features becomes public information over which The Muslim Tribune is unable to exercise control. You should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your Personal Information through means of such applications, and you agree to assume all responsibility for doing so.

2. INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE PRACTICES

(a)Traffic Data and Information Gathered Using Cookies
The Muslim Tribune analyzes Traffic Data and information gathered using Cookies to help the website administration better understand who is using the website and how they are using it. By identifying patterns and trends in usage, The Muslim Tribune is able to better design the website to improve your experience, and to serve you more relevant and interesting content. From time to time, The Muslim Tribune may release Traffic Data and information gathered using Cookies in the aggregate, such as by publishing a report on trends in the usage of the Website.

However, The Muslim Tribune does not attempt to link information gathered using Cookies to Personal Information.

(b)Personal Information
(i)Generally The Muslim Tribune uses your contact data to send you information about the website and The Muslim Tribune’s latest updates, and to contact you when necessary in connection with The Muslim Tribune Project. The Muslim tribune uses your Demographic Data to customize and tailor your experience on the website. As with Traffic Data and information gathered using Cookies, from time to time The Muslim Tribune may release Demographic Data in the aggregate, such as by publishing a report on trends in the usage of the website.

(ii)Disclosure Practices
Except under the following circumstances, The Muslim Tribune will keep Your Personal Information private, and will not share it with third parties:

• Disclosure in Connection with Services. The Muslim Tribune discloses Personal Information to those who help it provide Services, including those who perform technical, administrative and data processing tasks such as hosting, billing, fulfillment, and data storage and security.

• By Law or to Protect Rights. The Muslim Tribune discloses Personal Information when required to do so by law, or in response to a subpoena or court order, or when The Muslim Tribune believes in its sole discretion that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of The Muslim Tribune, third parties or the public at large.

• Business Transfers; Bankruptcy. The Muslim Tribune reserves the right to transfer all Personal Information in its possession to a successor organization in the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy or other sale of all or a portion of The Muslim Tribune’ assets. Other than to the extent ordered by a bankruptcy or other court, the use and disclosure of all transferred Personal Information will be subject to this Privacy Policy, or to a new privacy policy if You are given notice of a new privacy policy. Personal Information submitted or collected after a transfer, however, may be subject to a new privacy policy adopted by The Muslim Tribune’ successor organization.
 

3. SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Muslim Tribune has implemented and maintains reasonable security procedures and practices to protect against the unauthorized access, use, modification, destruction or disclosure of Your Personal Information.
 

4. NEWSLETTERS
You may subscribe to receive The Muslim Tribune newsletters. Each newsletter has clear instructions about how to unsubscribe. Should You subscribe to the newsletter and later wish to unsubscribe, You can opt-out of receiving the newsletter at anytime by following the unsubscribe instructions contained therein.
 

5. LOST OR STOLEN INFORMATION
You must promptly notify us if Your user name or password is lost, stolen or used without permission. In such an event, we will remove that user name or password from Your account and update our records accordingly.

6. USER ABILITY TO ACCESS, UPDATE, AND CORRECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Muslim Tribune wants your Personal Information to be credible accurate. You represent and warrant that all information you provide on any registration form or otherwise in connection with your use of The Muslim Tribune and its applications will be credible, and that you will update that information as necessary to maintain its credibility. Through Your personal profile You may review and update You Personal Information that is stored on the website.

7. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
www.muslimtribune.org neither owns nor controls Third-Party Websites. Accordingly, Third-Party Websites are under no obligation to comply with this Privacy Policy except with respect to Personal Information provided directly to them by www.muslimtribune.org. Before visiting or providing Personal Information to a Third-Party Website, You should inform Yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of that Third-Party Website, and should take those steps necessary to, in Your discretion, protect Your privacy.

8. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
From time to time, www.muslimtribune.org may conduct contests, giveaways and other promotions (collectively, “Promotional Activities”). Any information submitted in connection with Promotional Activities will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy. From time to time, The Muslim Tribune may also ask you to participate in surveys designed to help the project improve its content and services. Any Personal Information provided to The Muslim Tribune in connection with any survey will be used only in relation to that survey.

9. UPDATES AND CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY
Although most changes are likely to be minor, The Muslim Tribune preserves the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, update, change or modify this Privacy Policy, simply by posting such update, change or modification on this page. Any such addition, update, change or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Each time you use this platform, the then-current version of this Privacy Policy will apply. Accordingly, each time you use The Muslim Tribune you should check the date of this Privacy Policy (which appears at the end) and review any changes since the last time visited us. 

We pray that you enjoy a fruitful experience on The Muslim Tribune Platform inshaAllah
Lots of Love and Duas

The Muslim Tribune Team

Last Updated 4-24-2011