Cookie Policy
Hussaini Islamic Mission
Registered Charity No: 277961
Data Controller: Hussaini Islamic Mission
Last Updated: 03 March 2026
1. Introduction
Our website, https://hussainimission.info (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
2.1 Session vs Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (shown in the tables in Section 6).
3. What Are Scripts?
A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
4. What Is a Web Beacon?
A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.
5. Types of Cookies
5.1 Functional/Essential Cookies
Functional cookies are essential for the website to operate properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and form submissions. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and are always active. Under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), these cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the provision of services you have requested.
5.2 Statistics Cookies
We use statistics cookies to gain insights into how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our religious services and content. These cookies collect anonymous information about website usage.
Because these cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to function, we ask your permission to place these in accordance with PECR.
5.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across our website to display relevant religious content and community announcements. These cookies help us show you information about upcoming Majalis, religious education programs, and community events that may be of interest to you.
Because these cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to function, we ask your permission to place these in accordance with PECR.
5.4 Social Media
On our website, we have included content from Facebook and WhatsApp to provide social media links and share buttons. This content is embedded with code derived from these platforms and places cookies. Please note: We do not share your data with these third parties. These services collect data directly from you when you interact with their features on our website, according to their own privacy policies.
6. Cookies We Use
Complianz – Cookie Consent Management
Purpose: Manages your cookie consent choices and ensures we respect them across your visit.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cmplz_banner-status | Functional | 365 days | Stores whether the cookie banner has been dismissed |
| cmplz_consented_services | Functional | 365 days | Stores which services you have consented to |
| cmplz_policy_id | Functional | 365 days | Stores the policy version you consented to |
| cmplz_marketing | Functional | 365 days | Stores your marketing cookie consent status |
| cmplz_statistics | Functional | 365 days | Stores your statistics cookie consent status |
| cmplz_preferences | Functional | 365 days | Stores your preferences cookie consent status |
| cmplz_functional | Functional | 365 days | Stores your functional cookie consent status |
We do not share this data with third parties. See the Complianz Privacy Statement.
WordPress – Website Functionality
Purpose: Core website functionality, session management and user authentication.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | Functional | Session | Tests whether cookies can be set in your browser |
| wp_lang | Functional | Session | Stores your language preference |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Functional | Session | Stores browser emoji support details |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Functional | 14 days | Keeps you logged in to the website (authenticated users only) |
| customizerVisitCount | Functional | Session | Tracks customizer visit count in admin (authenticated users only) |
| WP_DATA_USER_2 | Functional | Persistent | Stores block editor UI state (authenticated users only) |
| WP_PREFERENCES_USER_2 | Functional | Persistent | Stores admin interface preferences (authenticated users only) |
| wp-settings-2 | Functional | 1 year | Stores personalised admin interface settings (authenticated users only) |
| wp-settings-time-2 | Functional | 1 year | Timestamp for when admin settings were last saved (authenticated users only) |
| tinymce-custom-colors-forecolor | Functional | Session | Saves custom text colours in the editor (authenticated users only) |
| tinymce-custom-colors-hilitecolor | Functional | Session | Saves custom highlight colours in the editor (authenticated users only) |
Cookies marked * use dynamic identifiers. Cookies marked “authenticated users only” are exclusively set for logged-in administrators or editors — regular visitors will not receive these.
We do not share this data with third parties. See the WordPress Privacy Policy.
Elementor & ElementsKit – Page Builder
Purpose: Website design, page building and layout management.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| e_globals | Functional | Session | Stores global element settings in the editor |
| e_kit-elements-defaults | Functional | Session | Stores ElementsKit widget default settings (authenticated users only) |
| elementor | Statistics | 1 year | Stores a record of actions performed on the website (anonymous) |
We do not share this data with third parties. See the Elementor Privacy Policy.
Header Footer Builder (HFE) – Website Design
Purpose: Header and footer layout builder functionality.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| hfe_promo_notice_dismissed | Functional | Persistent | Stores whether the HFE promotional notice has been dismissed (authenticated users only) |
We do not share this data with third parties.
Otter Blocks – WordPress Block Builder
Purpose: Enhanced block editing and page building functionality.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| o-show-onboarding | Functional | 1 year | Stores whether the Otter Blocks onboarding guide has been completed (authenticated users only) |
We do not share this data with third parties.
MetaSlider – Image Sliders
Purpose: Slideshow and image carousel functionality.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| metaslider-vuex-1 | Functional | Session | Stores slider editor state (authenticated users only) |
We do not share this data with third parties.
WPCode – Code Snippets
Purpose: Code snippet management for site functionality.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpcode_scroll_position | Functional | Session | Remembers scroll position in the code snippet editor (authenticated users only) |
We do not share this data with third parties.
GeoDirectory – Local Directory
Purpose: Directory listing display and visitor preferences.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| gd_recently_viewed | Functional | Session | Stores recently viewed directory listings for your convenience |
| gd_list_view | Functional | Persistent | Remembers your preferred directory view (grid or list) |
We do not share this data with third parties.
LiteSpeed Cache – Performance
Purpose: Website caching and page delivery optimisation.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _lscache_vary | Functional | Session | Identifies the correct cache version to serve to the current visitor |
| litespeed_qc_hide_banner | Functional | Session | Hides the LiteSpeed quality control notice (authenticated users only) |
We do not share this data with third parties.
Wordfence – Security
Purpose: Website security, firewall protection and intrusion prevention.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| wf-scan-issue-expanded-* | Functional | Session | Stores expanded/collapsed state of security scan results (authenticated users only) |
| wf_loginalerted_* | Functional | Persistent | Login alert tracking for security monitoring (authenticated users only) |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | Functional | 1 day | Web Application Firewall authentication token (authenticated users only) |
All Wordfence cookies use dynamic identifiers and are only ever set for logged-in administrators.
We do not share this data with third parties. See the Wordfence Privacy Statement.
Cloudflare – Security & Performance
Purpose: Website security, DDoS protection and performance optimisation.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Functional | 30 minutes | Bot management — distinguishes legitimate visitors from automated traffic |
| cf_clearance | Functional | 30 minutes | Confirms the visitor has passed a Cloudflare security challenge |
| _cfuvid | Functional | Session | Identifies users for rate limiting and security purposes |
cf_clearance is only set when Cloudflare requires a security verification. Most visitors will not receive this cookie.
Cloudflare processes data for security and performance purposes. See the Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
SumUp – Payment Processing
Purpose: Secure payment processing for donations and membership fees.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| sumup_active_tab | Functional | Session | Stores the active tab state within the payment interface |
Payment data is processed securely by SumUp. We do not share your personal data beyond what is necessary to process your payment. See the SumUp Privacy Policy.
Google reCAPTCHA – Spam Prevention
Purpose: Protects our forms from spam submissions and automated abuse.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| rc::a | Functional | Persistent | Distinguishes between human visitors and automated bots |
| rc::b | Functional | Session | Distinguishes between human visitors and automated bots |
| rc::c | Functional | Session | Distinguishes between human visitors and automated bots |
Google reCAPTCHA collects data directly when you interact with forms on our website. See the Google Privacy Policy.
International Transfer: Google is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries where Google operates.
Google Maps – Location & Maps
Purpose: Displays interactive maps on our website for location information.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps API | Functional | Session | Enables map display and location services when you interact with an embedded map |
Google Maps collects data directly when you interact with maps on our website. See the Google Privacy Policy.
International Transfer: Google is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries where Google operates.
Adobe Fonts – Typography
Purpose: Loads custom web fonts to display our website’s typography correctly.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Fonts API | Functional | Session | Enables Adobe’s font delivery network to serve the correct fonts to your browser |
Adobe may process limited technical data to deliver fonts. See the Adobe Privacy Policy.
International Transfer: Adobe is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US.
Forminator & Mixpanel – Form Analytics
Purpose: Anonymous analytics on how visitors interact with forms on our website.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| formbricks-js | Statistics | 1 year | Tracks form interactions and collects anonymous feedback data |
| mp_*_mixpanel | Statistics | 1 year | Tracks anonymous interactions with forms on our website |
| __mp_opt_in_out_* | Functional | 1 year | Stores your opt-in or opt-out preference for Mixpanel form analytics |
Cookies marked * use dynamic identifiers based on a unique project token.
Mixpanel collects analytics data directly when you interact with forms on our website. See the Mixpanel Privacy Statement.
International Transfer: Mixpanel is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US.
Jetpack / ExPlat – A/B Testing
Purpose: Anonymous experimentation to help us improve the website experience.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| explat-last-anon-id | Statistics | Persistent | Stores an anonymous identifier used for Jetpack A/B testing |
| explat-last-anon-id-retrieval-time | Statistics | Persistent | Timestamp of the last anonymous ID retrieval |
We do not share this data with third parties. See the Automattic Privacy Policy.
Google – Analytics & Ads Measurement
Purpose: Measures website performance and advertising effectiveness via Google Site Kit.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Statistics | 90 days | Google Ads conversion tracking — measures the effectiveness of our advertising |
| _gcl_ls | Statistics | 90 days | Google Ads click attribution — tracks which clicks lead to conversions |
Google collects data directly through these cookies. See the Google Privacy Policy.
International Transfer: Google is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries where Google operates.
Facebook / Meta – Social Media Integration
Purpose: Powers Facebook social sharing buttons and measures their effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _js_datr | Marketing | 2 years | Browser identification for account security |
| _fbc | Marketing | 90 days | Stores and tracks ad campaign clicks from Facebook |
| _fbp | Marketing | 90 days | Tracks visits across websites for Facebook advertising |
| fbm* | Marketing | 1 year | Facebook Messenger integration |
| fr | Marketing | 90 days | Used to deliver, measure and improve Facebook ads |
| act | Marketing | 90 days | Tracks user activity for Facebook advertising |
| xs | Marketing | Session | Authentication for secure Facebook connections |
| wd | Marketing | 1 week | Stores browser window dimensions for optimal display |
| datr | Marketing | 2 years | Identifies browsers for Facebook security purposes |
| c_user | Marketing | 90 days | Stores your Facebook user ID |
| csm | Marketing | 90 days | Facebook fraud prevention |
| sb | Marketing | 2 years | Browser identification for Facebook security |
| actppresence | Marketing | Session | Tracks active presence status on Facebook |
| *_fbm_* | Marketing | 1 year | Facebook Messenger functionality |
These cookies are only set if you are logged into Facebook and interact with Facebook buttons on our website.
Facebook collects data directly through these cookies. We do not control or share this data. See the Meta Privacy Policy.
International Transfer: Meta is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries where Meta operates.
WhatsApp – Social Media Integration
Purpose: Powers WhatsApp contact and sharing links on our website.
| Cookie Name | Category | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| wa_lang_pref | Functional | 1 year | Stores your WhatsApp language preference |
| wa_ul | Functional | Session | WhatsApp session functionality |
WhatsApp collects data directly when you interact with WhatsApp links on our website. See the WhatsApp Privacy Policy.
International Transfer: WhatsApp is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries where Meta operates.
A Note on Admin-Only Cookies
A number of cookies in this policy — particularly those from WordPress core, Wordfence, Elementor, WPCode, MetaSlider, HFE and Otter Blocks — are only ever set when a logged-in administrator or editor is using the website. If you are a regular visitor you will never receive these cookies.
Third-Party Cookie Changes
Third-party services including Google, Facebook, Meta, Mixpanel, SumUp, Cloudflare and others may update their cookies without our prior knowledge. While we strive to keep this policy accurate and up to date, these providers may add new cookies, change cookie names or expiration periods, or modify how they use data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services directly using the links provided above. This policy was last reviewed and updated: 03 March 2026.
7. Consent and Consent Recording
7.1 How We Obtain Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a cookie consent banner with the following message:
“We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our religious services. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage your preferences or learn more in our Cookie Policy.”
This banner allows you to:
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- Accept All Cookies – Consent to all cookie categories (Functional, Statistics, Marketing)
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- Essential/Functional Only – Accept only functional cookies and reject Statistics and Marketing cookies
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- Edit Preferences – Customize your choices by individual cookie category
Functional cookies are always active as they are essential for the website to operate. Under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), these cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the provision of services you have requested.
Statistics and Marketing cookies require your explicit consent before they are placed, in accordance with PECR.
7.2 What We Record About Your Consent
We are legally required under UK GDPR Article 7(1) to keep records of your consent. When you interact with our cookie banner and make your cookie choices, we automatically record:
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- Which cookie categories you accepted or rejected (functional, statistics, marketing, preferences)
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- The date and time of your consent
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- The version of the Cookie Policy you consented to
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- Your IP address (for security and fraud prevention purposes only)
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- Compliance monitoring data
This information is stored using the Complianz cookie consent cookies listed in Section 6 and our in house softwares. Your consent records are kept in line with our policies or any local governing laws.
7.3 Custom Compliance Monitoring
When you interact with our cookie consent banner, our custom compliance monitoring script is activated. This script:
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- Ensures only authorized cookies are loaded based on your consent
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- Monitors third-party cookie compliance in real-time
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- Blocks cookies from categories you have rejected
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- Logs compliance checks for our internal audit trail
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- Helps us demonstrate regulatory compliance
This monitoring is essential for respecting your choices and is part of our commitment to data protection under UK GDPR and PECR.
7.4 Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To change your preferences:
Or you can:
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- Click the cookie settings link in our website footer
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- Clear your browser cookies (you’ll be asked for consent again on your next visit)
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- Contact us directly using the details in Section 11
8. Enabling/Disabling and Deleting Cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed.
8.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
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- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
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- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
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- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
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- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
For detailed guidance on managing cookies in various browsers, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
8.2 Important Notes
Please note that our website may not work properly if functional cookies are disabled, as these are essential for the website to operate. If you delete cookies in your browser, they will be placed again when you visit our website. Functional cookies will be placed automatically as they are necessary for the website to function. Statistics and Marketing cookies will only be placed again if you provide your consent.
9. Your Rights with Respect to Personal Data
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data under UK GDPR:
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- Right to be informed: You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
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- Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
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- Right to rectification: You have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
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- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw cookie consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
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- Right to erasure: If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
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- Right to data portability: You have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
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- Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.
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- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.
Automated Decision-Making: We do not use cookies for automated decision-making or profiling.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority (the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)) at ico.org.uk.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your cookie data and consent records, guided by Islamic principles of trust (Amanah) and confidentiality. Our custom compliance monitoring script is part of these security measures, ensuring that third-party services respect your cookie preferences in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR requirements.
11. Contact Details
For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:
Hussaini Islamic Mission
19 Thornbury Road, Isleworth, London, TW7 4HQ
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07877 935460
Website: https://hussainimission.info
For data protection matters specifically, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically in consultation with our Managing Committee and in accordance with our constitutional procedures. We will post any changes on our website with an updated “last updated” date at the top of this policy.
When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you through:
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- The cookie consent banner when you next visit our website (requesting fresh consent if required)
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- Email to registered members and subscribers (where appropriate)
You will be asked to review and accept the updated Cookie Policy when material changes are made that affect how we use cookies.
This Cookie Policy was last synchronised and updated on 03 March 2026.
