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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

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
  • General Data Protection Regulation
  • Other 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

  • 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
  • Marriage preferences
  • Login credentials
  • Payment and transaction details

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • 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 information such as religion and 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

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide matchmaking services
  • Display profiles to suitable matches
  • Communicate regarding your account
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Improve platform functionality
  • Detect fraud, misuse, or violations
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce Terms and Conditions

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests

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 and take reasonable steps to ensure equivalent protection.

7. Data Storage & Security

  • 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

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • 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, and 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.

This privacy statement was last revised on December 25, 2025.