Privacy notice

Draft: get this reviewed before launch, and fill in the bracketed details.

Who we are

Amana Rishta ("we") is operated by [legal entity name], [registered address]. We are the data controller for the information you give us. ICO registration number: [number]. Contact: hello@amanarishta.uk.

What we collect

Details about the person registering (name, email, phone, relationship to the candidate) and about the candidate (first name, gender, date of birth, town and postcode area, marital status, education, profession, preferences and the free-text descriptions you provide). If you choose to, you can also give us the candidate's religious background, level of practice and heritage. These are "special category" data under UK GDPR.

Why we use it, and our lawful basis

To find and suggest suitable matches, and to contact you about introductions. Lawful basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a)). For religious and heritage information, explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a)).
To understand demand in different areas before launch, using aggregated counts only. Lawful basis: legitimate interests.
To send launch news, only if you tick the box. Lawful basis: consent.

Verification

Before anyone is introduced, we speak to the candidate directly by phone or video. We confirm their consent and check photo ID to confirm their name and age. We record only that the checks were passed, not the ID itself.

Who we share it with

We never publish profiles. We only share limited details (such as first name, age, town, background and what they're looking for) with a potential match's family after both sides agree to an introduction. We use Cloudflare to host this website and store data. We do not sell your data.

Registering on behalf of someone else

If you register a son, daughter or relative, you confirm that they are 18 or over, that they know about the registration and agree to it, and that they want to marry of their own free will. We may contact the candidate directly to confirm this before making any introduction.

How long we keep it

Until you ask us to delete it, or 24 months after your last contact with us, whichever comes first. If we remove someone for safety reasons, we keep a scrambled (hashed) copy of their email and phone number, and the reason, for up to 6 years so we can spot a re-registration. We do not keep copies of ID documents. [Confirm retention periods.]

Your rights

You can withdraw consent at any time, and you can ask for a copy of your data or ask us to correct or delete it. Email hello@amanarishta.uk. If you're unhappy, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Eligibility

This service is only for UK residents aged 18 and over.