Privacy Policy

WaqfChain is operated from Lausanne, Switzerland and complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

Data Protection Officer: dpo@waqfchain.org

• •Account information: email address, wallet address, and verified Muslim identity (where applicable).
• •Donation records and waqf certificates (recorded on-chain — immutable and public).
• •Optional KYC/AML data for large donations (above applicable thresholds) or project proposers.
• •Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, and usage analytics (anonymised).

• ✓To process donations, issue waqf certificates, and enable transparency dashboards.
• ✓To comply with Shariah governance requirements and legal obligations.
• ✓Your data is never sold or shared with third parties except as required for on-chain recording or mandatory audits.

Blockchain data is public by design — all waqf transactions are immutable and transparent as required by the Shariah governance framework.

Off-chain personal data is shared only with the Independent Shariah Supervisory Board or regulatory authorities when legally required.

• →Right to access: request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
• →Right to rectification: correct inaccurate personal data.
• →Right to erasure: request deletion (subject to on-chain immutability and Shariah requirements).
• →Right to withdraw consent for any non-mandatory processing at any time.
• →Right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss FDPIC or your local data protection authority.

Enterprise-grade encryption, multi-signature wallets, and regular independent security audits protect all data. All data is stored within the European Economic Area or Switzerland.

Minimal functional cookies only — no behavioural advertising, no third-party tracking beyond what is strictly necessary for security and platform functionality.