1. Introduction
Welcome to Nikah Connect ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the service.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Full name, email address, age, and gender.
- Profile Information: City, country, education, occupation, Islamic practice level, marital status, and bio.
- Photos: Profile photos you choose to upload.
- Wali (Guardian) Details: Name, phone number, and relationship — provided voluntarily.
- Messages: Content of messages sent between matched users.
- Device & Usage Data: Device type, operating system, IP address, and in-app activity logs.
- Location Data: Approximate location, used only for Qibla direction and prayer times features.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account and profile.
- To show you potential matches based on your preferences.
- To facilitate communication between matched users.
- To provide Islamic tools such as prayer times and Qibla compass.
- To process subscription payments securely.
- To send service-related notifications and updates.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or safety issues.
- To improve and personalize the service.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:
- With other users: Profile information is visible to potential matches as described in the app settings.
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., Stripe for payments, cloud hosting) who assist us in operating the service, bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
5. Photo Privacy
By default, your profile photos are blurred until a mutual interest is accepted. Premium users may choose to display photos to all matches. You are solely responsible for the photos you upload. Do not upload photos of third parties without their explicit consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the Profile settings page. Upon deletion, your data will be permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Nikah Connect is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us personal data, we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
10. Third-Party Services
The service integrates with third-party services including Stripe (payments) and Google APIs (prayer times). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@nikahconnect.app