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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/05/2025
Contact Email: admin@sahihnikah.com
1. Introduction
Sahih Nikah is a UK-based Islamic matchmaking service dedicated to facilitating halal introductions for marriage. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), PECR, and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, and what rights you have over your data.
2. Who We Are
Sahih Nikah (“we”, “our”, “us”) acts as the Data Controller for the information you submit through our services, including our website, forms, and WhatsApp communication.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal and sensitive data:
Full name
Gender and age
Marital status and family background
Ethnicity and cultural background
Religious practice and beliefs
Preferences for a spouse
Education and profession
Location and willingness to relocate
WhatsApp number, phone number, and/or email
Consent preferences (e.g. profile sharing, contact methods)
Optional photo or bio information
Notes collected during consultation calls (with consent)
Special Category Data: Under UK GDPR, religious beliefs and relationship status are considered sensitive (“special category”) data. We only collect this with your explicit consent.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data when:
You fill out a form or survey hosted on JotForm or our website
You contact us via email, WhatsApp, or other communication channels
You voluntarily provide additional details during a phone call or consultation
5. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your information for the following purposes:
To assess compatibility and match you with suitable candidates
To contact you with relevant matches or service updates
To record and respect your preferences (e.g. dealbreakers, consent)
To offer consultation or feedback
To improve our matchmaking process and services
To meet legal obligations (e.g. record keeping, GDPR compliance)
We do not use your data for advertising, mass mailing, or automated profiling without oversight.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
Consent – for collecting and processing special category data (e.g. religious views)
Legitimate Interest – for securely managing and evaluating matches
Legal Obligation – for complying with data protection and recordkeeping laws
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at admin@sahihnikah.com.
7. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is protected using industry-standard safeguards, including:
Encrypted form submissions (JotForm encryption)
Password-protected internal records
Role-based access: Only authorized team members can access your data
No data is stored or transferred outside of the UK without proper safeguards
We never sell or rent your data.
8. How We Share Your Data
Your data will only be shared with your explicit permission, for example:
When sharing a profile summary (without contact info) with a potential match
When both parties express interest and have given consent to exchange contact details
If required by law, legal proceedings, or to enforce our Terms of Use
We do not use third parties to match or advertise your profile.
9. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data for up to 12 months from the date of submission or last activity.
Before deletion, we may contact you to ask if you’d like to remain in our system. You may also request deletion earlier at any time.
Anonymised data (e.g. survey trends, statistics) may be kept for research or service improvement, but will not be personally identifiable.
10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
Access – Request a copy of your personal data
Rectify – Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated data
Erase – Request your data be deleted (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data
Data portability – Request a copy of your data in a usable format
Withdraw consent – At any time, without affecting previous lawful use
Lodge a complaint – With the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, contact us at: admin@sahihnikah.com
11. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use minimal cookies to improve site performance and security. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our service is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that data has been submitted by a minor, it will be deleted promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of any significant changes that affect your rights or how we process your data.
The latest version will always be available at [your website’s privacy link].
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data, please contact us:
admin@sahihnikah.com
By using Sahih Nikah or submitting your form, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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