Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Shia Wedding (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are a Shia Muslim matchmaking platform designed to help individuals connect for the purpose of marriage in accordance with Islamic values.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with:

• Australian Privacy Act 1988 & Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Other applicable international data protection laws

By accessing or using theshiawedding.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

• Website Name: The Shia Wedding

• Website URL: https://theshiawedding.com

• Operating Country: Australia

• Users: Worldwide
  
  

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register or use our services, we may collect:

• Full name or nickname

• Gender

• Date of birth / age

• Email address

• Phone number

• Country and city of residence

• Marital status

• Sect and religious preferences

• Profile photos

• Biographical information

• Preferences related to marriage

• Account login credentials

• Payment and transaction details (processed securely via third-party providers)

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Device type and browser

• Operating system

• Log files

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Cookies and tracking data

3.3 Sensitive Information

Some data (religion, marital intentions) may be considered sensitive personal data. By voluntarily providing this information, you explicitly consent to its processing for matchmaking purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account

• Provide matchmaking services

• Display profiles to suitable matches

• Communicate with you regarding your account

• Process subscriptions and payments

• Improve platform functionality

• Detect fraud, misuse, or violations

• Comply with legal obligations

• Enforce our Terms and Conditions

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent (profile creation, communications)

• Contractual necessity (providing matchmaking services)

• Legal obligations

• Legitimate interests (platform security, improvement)

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally:

• Your data may be transferred outside your country of residence

• We ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses

• We take reasonable steps to ensure equivalent protection

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement strict security measures including:

• SSL encryption

• Secure servers

• Restricted access controls

• Regular monitoring

However, no online platform is 100% secure. Users acknowledge and accept this risk.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• As long as your account is active

• As required by law

• For legitimate business purposes

You may request account deletion at any time.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Withdraw consent

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Lodge a complaint with a data authority

Requests can be made via our contact page.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for:

• Hosting

• Payment processing

• Email communication

• Analytics

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Shia Wedding is strictly for users aged 18 or older.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of changes.