By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined within this Privacy Policy.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
We recognise that personal relationships, faith, and family matters require a high degree of trust and confidentiality. For this reason, we operate on the principle of minimal data collection and responsible information handling.
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to:
- Verify users through recognised religious or community representatives
- Maintain the safety and integrity of the platform
- Facilitate introductions, communication, and matchmaking services
- Organise local meetings and community events
- Provide member support and account management
All information submitted through the website is treated as strictly confidential.
2. Information We Collect
The information collected may include:
- Full name
- Age and date of birth
- Contact details (email address and telephone number)
- Region or city of residence
- Religious affiliation or denomination
- Relationship and marriage preferences
- Verification information provided by a recognised religious leader
- Optional profile information voluntarily submitted by users
- General Practice ( GP ) health records
- Credit checks
- Disclosure &Baring Service ( DBS ) check
- Genetic assessment (pre-marriage)
- personal assessment records
We aim to collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary for the operation of the service.
We do not intentionally collect unnecessary sensitive personal information beyond what is required for verification, safeguarding, and relationship facilitation purposes.
3. Verification and Religious References
To maintain a safe and respectful environment, users may be asked to complete verification through a recognised priest, pastor, minister, rabbi, imam, or authorised religious representative.
Verification information is used solely to confirm identity, community standing, and suitability for participation within the platform.
4. Confidentiality and Data Protection
We take confidentiality seriously and implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorised access
- Misuse
- Loss or theft
- Disclosure
- Alteration or destruction
Access to personal information is restricted only to authorised administrators or approved representatives where necessary for service operation and safeguarding purposes.
5. No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, trade, distribute, with third-party companies for marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes however for optimum match making and most efficient procedure we may share user information.
Your personal information will never be sold to external organisations or data brokers.
Information may only be disclosed where legally required by applicable law, court order, safeguarding obligations, or law enforcement requirements.
6. Voluntary Donations
Our platform is church-funded and free to use. Any donations made through the website are entirely voluntary and are used to support website maintenance, safeguarding procedures, event organisation, and community outreach initiatives.
Financial payment information is processed securely through trusted payment providers.
7. User Rights and Opt-Out Requests
Users may request to:
- Access their personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw participation from the platform
- Delete their account and associated data
If a user decides to opt out of the service, their personal information and account records will be removed and securely disposed of as soon as reasonably practicable, unless retention is legally required for safeguarding, fraud prevention, or compliance purposes.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain safeguarding standards, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Inactive or withdrawn accounts are routinely reviewed and securely deleted where appropriate.
9. Cookies and Website Usage
The website may use limited cookies or technical tools necessary for:
- Basic website functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Account login and session management
- Improving website performance
We do not use invasive tracking technologies or third-party advertising systems designed to commercially profile users.
- Users may adjust browser settings to manage cookies where applicable.
10. Safeguarding and Community Standards
We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that violate community standards, engage in harmful behaviour, provide fraudulent information, or misuse the platform and service.
Where necessary, information may be shared with appropriate authorities in matters involving safeguarding, criminal activity, or legal obligations.
11. International Users
Users accessing the website from outside the United Kingdom acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws and operational requirements.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or safeguarding changes. Updated versions will be published on the website.
Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related enquiries, account deletion requests, safeguarding concerns, or questions regarding this Privacy Policy, users may contact the website administration team through the official contact methods provided on the website.
Your privacy, dignity, and trust and values remain central to our mission of supporting safe, respectful, and faith-centred relationships.