Privacy & Policy
KICA Member – Privacy Policy
Korea Islamic Culture Association (KICA) ("KICA," "we," "our," or "us") operates the KICA Member mobile application ("App").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and manage information when you use the KICA Member App.
By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. About KICA Member
KICA Member is the official membership application of the Korea Islamic Culture Association (KICA).
The App is designed to help approved KICA members access their membership information, digital membership ID, contribution records, KICA news, announcements, events, and monthly reports.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the App and the information required for membership, we may collect the following information:
A. Account and Membership Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Membership number
- Membership status
- Membership type
- Membership start date
- Profile photograph
- Other information submitted during the membership application process
B. Contribution Information
For approved members, the App may display contribution records associated with their membership account, including:
- Membership Fees
- Da'wah Donation
- Islamic Education Donation
- Contribution amount
- Contribution date
- Contribution history
The App is designed to display a member's own contribution information securely. Members cannot access another member's private contribution records.
C. Technical and Device Information
The App or its service providers may automatically process limited technical information necessary to operate and secure the App, such as:
- Device type
- Operating system information
- App version
- Basic diagnostic information
- Push notification token or identifier, where required for notifications
We do not intentionally collect precise device location, contacts, SMS, call logs, microphone recordings, or camera data unless a future feature specifically requires such access and appropriate disclosure and permission are provided.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information only for legitimate purposes related to operating and improving KICA Member, including:
- Creating and managing member accounts
- Reviewing and approving membership applications
- Providing digital membership IDs
- Generating membership numbers and QR codes
- Maintaining membership records
- Displaying a member's contribution history
- Providing news and announcements
- Providing event information and notifications
- Providing monthly reports and association information
- Communicating important membership-related information
- Providing customer and technical support
- Maintaining the security and proper operation of the App
- Detecting and preventing unauthorized access, misuse, or fraud
- Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use member information for unrelated advertising or sell personal information to third parties.
4. Data Sharing
KICA does not sell or rent members' personal information.
Information may be accessed or processed by authorized KICA administrators and trusted service providers only when necessary to operate the App and provide its services.
For example, KICA may use third-party infrastructure and technology providers for services such as:
- Authentication
- Cloud database and data storage
- App hosting
- Push notifications
- Security and technical services
These service providers may process information on KICA's behalf and are expected to protect the information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, legal process, court order, or a legitimate governmental request.
5. Data Security
KICA takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
Where appropriate, information transmitted between the App and our servers or service providers is protected using secure communication technologies such as HTTPS/TLS.
Access to member information is limited to authorized personnel and systems based on legitimate operational requirements.
However, no electronic storage or transmission system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Member Approval and Access Control
New users may register through the App.
A newly registered account may initially have a Pending Approval status. Until membership approval is completed by KICA administration, access to certain member-only information and services may be restricted.
After approval, the member may receive access to features such as:
- Digital Membership ID
- My Contribution
- Monthly Reports
- Other member services
Members are responsible for keeping their login credentials confidential and should immediately contact KICA if they believe their account has been accessed without authorization.
7. Data Retention
KICA retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide membership services, maintain accurate association records, fulfill legitimate organizational purposes, and comply with applicable legal or accounting requirements.
When information is no longer required, KICA will take reasonable steps to delete or securely dispose of it.
Certain records, such as financial or membership records, may need to be retained for a longer period where required by law or legitimate administrative requirements.
8. Account and Data Deletion
Members may request deletion of their KICA Member account and associated personal information.
A member may request account deletion through the account deletion function provided within the App or through KICA's designated account deletion request webpage.
Account Deletion Request:
https://proapper.blogspot.com/2026/08/kica-member-app-account-deletion.html
When a valid deletion request is received, KICA will delete or anonymize personal information associated with the account, subject to information that must be retained to comply with applicable legal, financial, accounting, security, or legitimate organizational requirements.
Account deletion may result in the loss of access to membership services and digital membership features.
9. Children's Privacy
KICA Member is intended primarily for KICA members and is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to legitimate membership services.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact KICA so that we can review and take appropriate action.
10. Push Notifications
The App may send push notifications relating to:
- KICA announcements
- Events
- Membership updates
- Important service information
- Other relevant association activities
Users may manage notification permissions through their device settings.
11. Third-Party Services
The App may use trusted third-party services to support authentication, cloud storage, database services, notifications, security, analytics, or other technical functions.
Third-party services may process limited information necessary to provide their services.
KICA expects such providers to handle information in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.
The specific third-party services used by the App may change as the App develops. Any material changes in data practices will be reflected in this Privacy Policy and, where required, the Google Play Data Safety information.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including:
- Requesting access to your personal information
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of your account and personal information
- Requesting information about how your data is used
- Raising concerns about the handling of your personal information
To make a privacy-related request, please contact KICA using the contact information below.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
KICA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, our services, legal requirements, or data practices.
When we make significant changes, we may provide notice through the App, website, or other appropriate communication channels.
The updated Privacy Policy will include a revised effective date.
14. Contact Us
Korea Islamic Culture Association (KICA)
Phone: 031-878-2015
Website: kicaislam.org
Privacy-related inquiries may be submitted through KICA's official contact channels.
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