Privacy Policy
MasihiMatch Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 14, 2024
MasihiMatch, LLC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. We operate a matchmaking app designed for Middle Eastern Christians seeking serious relationships. This Privacy Policy applies to websites, mobile applications, events, and other services operated by MasihiMatch, LLC. We refer to all of these as our “services” in this Privacy Policy.Please take a moment to read this privacy policy carefully so that you can understand your rights and our responsibilities regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
To help you foster meaningful connections, we collect various types of information about you. Here’s a breakdown of the data we collect:
Account Data: When you create an account, you provide us with basic information necessary for the service to work, such as your phone number, name, age, and gender.
Profile Data: When you complete your profile, you share additional details about yourself, including church activity frequency, highest level of education, job title, willingness to relocate, height, if you have kids, if you want kids, political views, if you drink, and if you smoke. Some of this data may be considered sensitive or special in certain jurisdictions, such as details about your religious beliefs or political affiliations. By choosing to provide this data, you consent to our processing of this information as laid out in this Privacy Policy.
Content: When you use our services, you may upload and post photos, videos, text, and other types of content, such as your chats with other members. Additionally, if you choose to participate in our Selfie Verification feature, we collect your selfie to manually compare it to the profile pictures, to verify that you’re the real you for the time you have an account with us.
Geolocation Data: If you give us permission, we can collect your geolocation (latitude and longitude) from your device. If you decline permission, features that rely on precise geolocation may not be available to you.
Device Identifiers: We may collect device identifiers such as Advertising ID, Android ID, and other unique device identifiers to support functionality and improve your experience with our services. Some of these identifiers may be collected and processed by third-party providers, such as Branch SDK, in accordance with their privacy policies.
Third-Party Data: When you choose to share information about other people (for example, using their contact details for a feature or submitting a query or report involving another member), we process this data on your behalf to complete your request.
Customer Support Data: When you contact us, you provide us with information necessary to help address your inquiry. Other people may also submit queries or reports involving you.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
Administer your account and provide our services to you
Help you connect with other users
Ensure a consistent experience across your devicesImprove our services and develop new ones
Ensure legal compliance
3. How We Share Information
The main sharing of users’ information is with other users and service providers and partners who assist us in operating the services.
With other users: When you disclose information on the service, including photos and videos, it is visible to other users.With our service providers/partners: We use third parties to help us operate and improve our services.
When required by law: We may disclose your information if reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes or protect the safety of any person.
4. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Since our services only operate in the United States, we do not engage in cross-border data transfers.
5. Your Rights
You have control over your information through tools and account settings. You can access, rectify, or delete your information directly within the service or by contacting support@masihimatch.com.
6. Residents of California
California residents can request a notice disclosing the categories of personal information that we have shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We take steps to secure your information but cannot promise it will always remain secure. Regular monitoring and updates to our security measures are conducted.8. How Long We Retain Your Information
We keep your personal information as long as we need it for legitimate business purposes and as permitted by law. There is a safety retention window of three months following account deletion.
9. Cookies and Other Similar Data Collection Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you and/or your device(s). Read our Cookie Policy for more information on why we use them and how you can better control their use.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are restricted to users who are eighteen years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of eighteen.
11. Privacy Policy Changes
This policy may change over time. We will notify you before any material changes take effect so you have time to review them.
12. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@masihimatch.com
or
MasihiMatch, LLC
447 Broadway 2nd Floor #711
New York, NY 10013, United States
Please include your name, address, and/or email address when you contact us.