Privacy Policy

🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Precious Nikah Ltd (“Precious Nikah”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2017 of Mauritius. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect the personal information you provide to us through our website www.preciousnikah.com (“Website”) as part of our matrimonial services.

2. Data We Collect

Through our “Inscription” form, we may collect the following personal data:

• Identification data: Full name, photo, date of birth, gender, nationality
• Contact details: Phone number, email address, country of residence
• Social media links: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
• Demographic data: Ethnicity, family origins, height, disability status
• Educational and professional background
• Marital status and preferences
• Religious background and level of practice
• Personality, interests, and lifestyle information
• Spiritual and religious views
• Preferences about marriage timeline and relocation
• How you heard about us

3. Special Categories of Data

Some of the information you provide may fall under “special categories” as defined by the Data Protection Act 2017 (e.g., religious beliefs, health/disability status). By submitting your data, you explicitly consent to us processing this data as necessary to provide you with our services.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your data solely for:

• Providing personalised matrimonial matching services
• Processing your application
• Internal analysis to improve our services
• Contacting you regarding your submission
• Ensuring eligibility (e.g., age verification)

5. Data Storage and Retention

Your data may be stored:

• In our website’s secure database (hosted in the Netherlands or USA)
• On encrypted hard drives of authorised Precious Nikah advisors
• In physical form where necessary (e.g., printed application forms)

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with any third parties, except:

• If legally required to do so (e.g., law enforcement or court orders)
• With your explicit consent in specific cases (e.g., matchmaking introductions)

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act 2017, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing or request restriction
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

📞 +230 5256 4444
📞 +230 5250 5796
📧 contact@preciousnikah.com

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure access controls, and staff confidentiality agreements.

9. Cookies and Trackers

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) for analytical and advertising purposes. These tools may collect anonymous data such as:

• Browser type
• Device information
• Time spent on pages

You will be informed via a cookie banner and may choose to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers allow you to control cookie preferences through their settings.

10. Age Restriction

Our services are only available to users who are 18 years or older. By submitting the form, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.