Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/12/2025
Company: MyIslamicSpouse Ltd
Registered Location: London, United Kingdom
Website/Web App: myislamicspouse.com

  1. Introduction

MyIslamicSpouse Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates an online platform that helps users explore compatibility, understand relationship values, and in future, connect with others through messaging and community features.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly, transparently, and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website or web app.

We comply with:

  • UK GDPR
  • EU GDPR (if applicable)
  • Data Protection Act 2018

If you have any questions, contact us at:
📩 contact@myislamicspouse.com

  1. Data We Collect

We collect only the data needed to operate and improve the service.

2.1 Personal Information (Required to Create an Account)

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Gender
  • Location (city or region)
  • Relationship status
  • Login method (Apple, Google, email/password)

2.2 Compatibility Questionnaire Data

When you answer questions in the compatibility questionnaire, we store:

  • Your answers
  • Your score results
  • Match comparisons with other users (only after both users agree to share)

This data helps us generate compatibility insights.

2.3 Technical & Usage Data

Automatically collected:

  • IP address
  • Device information (browser type, OS)
  • Login timestamps
  • App navigation and usage behaviour

2.4 Future Optional Data

We may collect additional information in the future, with explicit consent, such as:

  • Communication preferences
  • Messaging data
  • Profile details (interests, values, personality input)
  • AI-generated insights
  • Sensitive data only if voluntarily provided (e.g., ethnicity, deeper relationship questions)

We do not currently collect special category data.

  1. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following legitimate purposes:

3.1 To provide and maintain the service

  • Account creation
  • Login and authentication
  • Saving questionnaire progress
  • Generating compatibility scores
  • Allowing users to compare results

3.2 To improve features and user experience

  • Enhancing questionnaire logic
  • Improving the accuracy of matching
  • Building new features based on usage patterns

3.3 Future features

When added:

  • User-to-user messaging
  • Profile recommendations
  • AI-powered insights and scoring analysis
  • Community and social interaction features

3.4 Safety and misuse prevention

  • Detecting suspicious activity
  • Protecting users from spam or abuse

We never sell personal data.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To provide the core service
  • Consent: For questionnaires, optional profile fields, and future AI insights
  • Legitimate Interest: Platform safety, fraud prevention, analytics
  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with UK/EU law
  1. Data Sharing

We share user data only with trusted service providers needed to run the platform:

5.1 Authentication Providers

  • Google Sign-In
  • Apple Sign-In

These services receive only the data required to authenticate you.

5.2 Hosting & Storage Providers

Depending on your deployment, this may include:

  • Firebase Authentication
  • Firebase Firestore Database
  • Firebase Storage or AWS S3
  • Cloud Functions / backend servers

5.3 Analytics

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve the platform.

5.4 No Selling, No Third-Party Advertising

  • We never sell personal data
  • We never share data with advertisers
  • No personalised ads based on questionnaire answers
  1. Messaging & User Interactions (Future Feature)

When messaging is introduced:

  • Messages will be stored securely
  • Users will control who they communicate with
  • We may perform automated moderation (spam/abuse detection)
  • End-to-end encryption may be added at a later stage

We will update this policy when messaging goes live.

  1. AI Processing (Future Feature)

When AI features launch, they may process:

  • Questionnaire answers
  • Profile information (only what you choose to provide)
  • User interaction data
  • Compatibility scoring and insights

AI is used only to enhance the user experience, not to make automated decisions without human input.

You will be informed when AI features are active and may opt out if required by law.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary.

Current retention rules:

  • Your account data is retained until you delete your account
  • Questionnaire answers are stored until you delete your account
  • Analytics data may be anonymised and kept indefinitely

If you delete your account:

  • Your profile and questionnaire answers are permanently erased
  • Logs (e.g., security logs) may be kept for 30–180 days for fraud prevention

When temporary deactivation is added, your data will remain hidden but not deleted.

  1. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

✔ Access your data
✔ Correct inaccurate data
✔ Delete your account (“right to erasure”)
✔ Export your data
✔ Withdraw consent
✔ Object to certain processing
✔ Request restrictions on data handling

To exercise any rights, email:
📩 contact@myislamicspouse.com

  1. Cookies

We may use cookies for:

  • Authentication
  • Session management
  • Analytics
  • Improving user experience

You can disable cookies, but parts of the service may not function properly.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for anyone under 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

If we become aware of a minor’s data, it will be deleted.

  1. Data Security

We use modern security practices including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication via Google/Apple
  • Database permission rules
  • Limited employee access
  • Regular security reviews

No online service can be fully secure, but we implement industry-standard protections.

  1. International Data Transfers

Our hosting providers (Firebase/AWS) may store data in the UK, EU, or US.
We ensure all transfers comply with:

  • UK GDPR safeguards
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequate protection mechanisms
  1. Changes to this Policy

If we change our practices, we will:

  • Update this document
  • Notify users when required
  • Request new consent if necessary
  1. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints:

📩 contact@myislamicspouse.com
📍 MyIslamicSpouse Ltd, London, United Kingdom

You may also complain to the UK ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) if you believe your rights are violated.

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