Privacy Policy — Wasal
Last updated: [date]
Welcome to Wasal. We value your trust, especially since our platform handles sensitive personal information related to one of the most important decisions of your life. This policy explains in detail what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your full rights regarding it.
By using the Wasal app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Wasal is a matchmaking and marriage platform designed specifically for Muslims in the diaspora, aiming to help members find a religiously and socially compatible life partner in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
Data controller: [Your full name] — Wasal is currently operated as an individual project, registered and operated from the State of Michigan, United States. Privacy contact email: [not yet specified]
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Basic Account Data
- Full name
- Email address
- Date of birth (for age verification — minimum usage age 18)
- Gender
2.2 Profile Data
- Nationality, city, country
- Residency type (abroad / back home) and willingness to relocate
- Marital status
- Education level
- Bio
- Personal photos
2.3 Sensitive Religious and Personal Data
Due to the nature of our service, we collect data classified as sensitive under privacy laws, with your explicit consent and for one purpose only: improving the quality of matches suggested to you: - Religion - Sect - Religiosity level - Quran memorization (if any) - Additional religious practices (such as beard, hijab) if you choose to share them
This data will never be used for advertising or marketing purposes, or shared with any third party for any purpose other than in-platform matching.
2.4 Partner Preferences
The criteria you set when searching for a partner: age range, acceptable religion, minimum acceptable religiosity level, acceptable education level, residency preferences.
2.5 Usage and Interaction Data
- Match history and sent/received connection requests
- Messages exchanged between matched parties
- Basic device data (device type, operating system) for purely technical and security purposes
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data exclusively for the following purposes: 1. Creating and managing your account 2. Running the matching algorithm and suggesting compatible profiles 3. Enabling communication between matched parties 4. Reviewing photos and content before publishing (to ensure compliance with platform standards) 5. Identity verification and preventing fake or violating accounts 6. Responding to your reports or support requests 7. Complying with legal obligations
We do not use your data for any advertising purpose, and we do not sell it to any third party under any circumstances.
4. Data Sharing
| Party | What's Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Other users (upon a match) | Profile, photos, and information you choose to display | Facilitating matchmaking |
| Database and hosting provider (Supabase or equivalent) | All stored data | Running the app's technical infrastructure only, under a data protection agreement |
| Internal moderation team (admin) | Photos and profiles pending review, reports | Content review and ensuring safety |
| Legal authorities | Only upon a binding legal request | Legal compliance |
We do not share your data with advertising companies or marketing data analysts.
5. Data Security
We apply technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including: - Encryption of data in transit and at rest - Strict access policies (Row-Level Security) preventing any user from accessing data not intended for them - Periodic review of administrative access permissions
Nevertheless, absolute security cannot be guaranteed for any electronic system, and we also ask you to keep your login credentials confidential.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
- We retain your data as long as your account is active.
- When you delete your account, your personal data is permanently deleted within [30] days, except for what must be retained for legal or security purposes (such as anti-fraud records) for no longer than [duration].
- You can delete your account directly from within the app via: Settings → Profile → Delete Account, without needing to contact support.
7. Your Rights
You have the full right to: - Access your data and know what's stored about you - Correct any inaccurate data - Delete your account and all your data - Withdraw your consent to processing sensitive (religious) data at any time - Object to any particular processing of your data - Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [privacy@wasal.example], and we'll respond within [duration, e.g. 30 days].
8. Children and Minors
Wasal is exclusively for people over 18 years old. We apply age verification mechanisms at registration, and do not knowingly allow any minor to create an account. If we become aware of an account belonging to someone under the legal age, we will delete it immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored on servers outside your country of residence, through service providers who comply with data protection standards equivalent to those set out in this policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any material changes via an in-app notice or email, and the "last updated" date at the top of this page will be updated.
11. Contact Us
For any inquiry related to privacy or data protection: 📧 [privacy@wasal.example]
