Effective Date: October 20, 2026
At Nikkah ("we," "our," or "the App"), operated by iTechon, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, store, use, and delete your information in strict adherence to Google Play policies and international privacy regulations.
1. Information We Collect
- Account & Phone Authentication: Your verified phone number, verified via secure SMS OTP.
- Profile Information: Name/display name, date of birth (to enforce our strict 18+ policy), gender, city of residence, marital status, children preferences, living arrangements, relocation preferences, and marriage timeline.
- Photos & Private Verification Selfie:
- Profile Photos: Images uploaded by you for introduction and matching purposes. You have full privacy control over who can view your profile photos.
- Private Selfie Verification: Captured solely for identity verification and anti-impersonation review by our moderation team. Selfies are never shared publicly or shown on your public profile.
- Communications & Interactions: Chat messages exchanged with mutual matches, match requests (like/pass), photo access grants, reports, and blocks.
2. How We Use Your Data
- To authenticate your identity and safeguard your account against unauthorized access.
- To facilitate respectful, halal matchmaking based on marriage compatibility preferences.
- To verify account authenticity and prevent bots, fake profiles, and scams.
- To enable safety features, including user blocking, harassment reporting, and photo privacy grants.
3. Photo Privacy & Access Controls
We respect your modesty and personal boundaries. In Nikkah:
- Your profile photo remains private by default until you explicitly approve a photo access request from another verified member.
- You can revoke photo access grants at any time from your Profile Settings.
- Verification selfies are stored in secure, non-public storage accessible only by designated moderation staff.
4. Data Retention & Security
All network communications between our client apps and servers are encrypted using TLS 1.3/HTTPS. Sensitive personal data is stored in access-restricted databases. We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal data to any third-party advertisers or data brokers.
5. Account Deletion & Data Erasure (Google Play Requirement R1)
We provide full control over your data. You may delete your account and all associated personal data at any time through two methods:
- In-App Deletion: Go to Profile > Settings > Delete Account > Confirm Deletion.
- Public Web Deletion: If you have uninstalled the app or cannot access your phone, you can submit an immediate web deletion request directly at our Account Deletion Request Page.
Upon receipt of an account deletion request, your profile, photos, chat history, and match interactions will be permanently expunged from our production servers within 48 hours.
6. Child Safety Standards (Google Play Requirement R2)
Nikkah is strictly intended for consenting adults aged 18 and older seeking marriage. We maintain zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), grooming, or underage registration. Any underage accounts or predatory behavior will be permanently banned immediately and reported to relevant legal authorities and NCMEC. Read our full Child Safety Standards.
7. Contact & Safety Officer
If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or data requests, please contact our Data Protection and Safety Team: