Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 5/6/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how International Academy of Ruqyah (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.ruqyah.org (“Website”).

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy unless you change your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and analyze site traffic.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be turned off. They include:

Booking session management
Security and authentication
Site navigation

b. Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous usage data. For example:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Errors encountered

We may use tools like Google Analytics (or similar) for this purpose.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences (such as language or login status) to enhance your experience.

d. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our site, such as:

Stripe (for secure payment processing)
Embedded content (e.g., videos or maps)

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note:

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.
You can opt out of Google Analytics via Google’s opt-out tool.

You can usually find cookie settings under:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

4. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

We set cookie lifespans depending on their purpose, but most analytics cookies are retained for no longer than 24 months.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. The updated version will always be available on this page with the new effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact: hello@ruqyah.org