Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Chicago Hilal! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit chicagohilal.org (the "Site"), how we use that information, and your choices regarding our use of your data. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and your activity. This information helps us understand how our Site is being used, allowing us to improve its functionality and your experience. The types of information we may collect include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device by your internet service provider. This can sometimes be used to infer your general geographic location.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Operating System: Information about the operating system your device uses (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
- Pages Visited: Details about the specific pages you view on our Site, the order in which you visit them, and the time spent on each page.
We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track users' movements around the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
Cookies
Our Site uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small data file stored on your device that helps us remember information about your visit. We use cookies for purposes such as:
- Maintaining your session on the Site.
- Remembering your preferences.
- Collecting anonymous statistical data to understand how users interact with our Site (e.g., via Google Analytics).
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you choose to decline cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may utilize third-party services, such as web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), to help us understand and improve the usage of our Site. These third-party services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including your IP address and cookies. Such third-party services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of information.
Advertising
Chicago Hilal does not directly engage in third-party advertising on its Site that tracks your personal data for targeted advertising. However, as mentioned in the "Third-Party Services" section, if we use services like Google Analytics, their policies may include aspects related to advertising features (e.g., demographic and interest reporting). We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services that may be linked from our Site.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us through our Contact Page.