Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Assalamu Alaikum. At the Muslim Homeschooling Community (MHSC) of Greater Houston, we recognize that the privacy of our families and the security of student information are a sacred trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, protect, and use the information you provide through our website and our various community support services for families in the Greater Houston area.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our community support and educational resources, we collect the following types of information:

• Member Information: Parent names, email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses within the Greater Houston region.
• Student Academic Data: For families utilizing our transcript or testing services, we collect student names, dates of birth, academic progress, and standardized testing results.
• Financial Data: Payment information for membership dues or testing fees, processed through secure, encrypted payment gateways.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for specific administrative and community-focused purposes:

• Academic Support: To maintain records that assist families in tracking their student’s educational journey and milestones.
• Documentation Services: To generate academic transcripts and certificates of completion upon parental request.
• Communication: To send community updates, event reminders for local Houston meetups, and testing schedules.
• Standardized Testing: To facilitate student registration with national testing boards (Stanford 10/Iowa).

4. Data Retention and Security

Student information is stored with the highest level of care. We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption for our website and secure, restricted access to all digital and physical student files. We retain academic records as long as necessary to provide requested documentation for future educational milestones.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

MHSC of Greater Houston does not sell, rent, or lease its member lists to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Testing Agencies: Providing necessary student data to standardized testing boards for scoring and reporting.
• Parental Consent: When a parent explicitly requests that we send an academic record or transcript to a university or other educational institution.

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses “cookies” to enhance your online experience. These are used to remember your preferences and provide a seamless login experience for community members. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights and Access

Parents have the right to review their family’s information or their student’s academic data at any time. If you wish to update your contact information or request a copy of a student transcript, please contact our administrative office.