1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information:

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Gender and date of birth

Religious beliefs and sect (where voluntarily provided)

Marital status

Photos and profile information

IP address and location data

Communication records with other users

Sensitive Personal Data:
Some of the data you may provide could be classified as “special category data” under the UK GDPR, such as your religious beliefs or ethnicity. We only collect this information with your explicit consent and for the purpose of matching users in accordance with their preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide our matchmaking services

To create and manage your user account

To communicate with you about your account or services

To personalize matches and recommendations

To improve our website and services

To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide our matchmaking services

To create and manage your user account

To communicate with you about your account or services

To personalize matches and recommendations

To improve our website and services

To comply with legal obligations

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide our matchmaking services

To create and manage your user account

To communicate with you about your account or services

To personalize matches and recommendations

To improve our website and services

To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Other users (via your public profile, as per your settings)

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors)

  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and comply with UK data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. You may request account deletion at any time.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to your information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended only for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.

Rishta Networking is a UK-based, non-profit initiative designed exclusively for Muslims seeking marriage within the boundaries of Islamic values and cultural sensitivity. Our mission is to provide a dignified, respectful, and effective platform

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