Nikah Key | Rochester, NY, USA

At Nikah Key, your privacy is our priority. We are a Muslim matchmaking platform built on trust, dignity, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services. By accessing or using Nikah Key (the “Site” or “Platform”), you agree to the terms in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to help you connect meaningfully and safely:

A. Personal Information

  • Name, date of birth, gender

  • Email address, phone number

  • Location (city, state, zip code)

  • Religious practices (e.g., level of religiosity, prayer habits, halal lifestyle)

  • Cultural background, ethnicity, language(s)

  • Education, profession, marital status

  • Preferences for a potential spouse

B. Sensitive Information

  • Photographs

  • Personal lifestyle choices (e.g., smoking, drinking, etc.)

We treat sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and process it only with your explicit consent.

C. Usage Information

  • IP address and device type

  • Browser type and access time

  • We do not collect your Profile interactions (likes, messages, matches)

  • Site activity logs and behavioral data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and personalize your profile

  • Recommend compatible matches

  • Facilitate secure communication between users

  • Improve the user experience

  • Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse

  • Send updates, newsletters, or service alerts (opt-in)

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your information.

We may share limited data:

  • With match candidates: As you interact with other members, we may share parts of your profile (excluding sensitive personal identifiers like phone or email unless you choose to share them).

  • With service providers: For functions like hosting, customer support, and analytics (all under confidentiality agreements).

  • For legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect our users and platform integrity.

4. Your Choices & Rights

You are in control of your data.

  • Access: View and edit your information anytime.

  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Delete your profile and personal data upon request.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in digital format.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

5. Children’s Privacy

Nikah Key is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover such data, we will promptly delete it.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption

  • Regular security audits

  • Role-based access controls

  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data

  • Two-factor authentication (where applicable)

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Inactive accounts may be deleted after [12 months] of non-use. We may retain limited data post-deletion to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Islamic educational content, blogs, affiliate services). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before engaging.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in

  • Personalize user experience

  • Measure site traffic and engagement

You can control cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

10. International Users

Nikah Key is based in the United States and complies with U.S. data protection laws. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S.

11. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users via email or platform notification. Continued use after updates constitutes your acceptance.

Last Updated: [31st July 2025]

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us:

📍 Nikah Key
Rochester, NY, USA
✉️ contact@nikahkey.com