Hatch End Islamic Centre (HEIC)
Charity No. 1215482
Last updated: 11 February 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hatch End Islamic Centre (“HEIC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:
https://hatchendislamiccentre.org
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your consent preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:
Secure website access
Form submissions
Donation processing
Security protection
These cookies do not require consent.
3.2 Payment Processing Cookies
When you make a donation, secure payment processing is provided by Stripe.
Stripe may set cookies necessary to:
Prevent fraud
Process secure transactions
Maintain session security
These cookies are essential for completing online donations.
For more information, please review Stripe’s privacy and cookie policies.
3.3 Analytics Cookies (If Used)
If we use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), these cookies help us understand:
How visitors use our website
Which pages are most visited
How we can improve our services
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymised information and require your consent.
3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies may remember:
Your cookie preferences
Website settings
These improve your experience but are not strictly necessary.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or manage cookie preferences.
You may:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Adjust preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link (if available)
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as:
Stripe (payment processing)
Analytics providers (if used)
These third parties may process data outside the UK where appropriate safeguards are in place.
We do not control third-party cookies directly.
6. How Long Cookies Are Stored
The duration cookies remain on your device depends on whether they are:
Session cookies (removed when you close your browser), or
Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).
Specific durations vary depending on the provider.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated date shown above.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Hatch End Islamic Centre
Pentax House
South Hill Avenue
South Harrow
Harrow
HA2 0DU