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GDPR & PRIVACY POLICY (UK)

Privacy Policy

Niyyah Path is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Personal details (e.g. name, age, contact information)

  • Application responses related to marriage preferences

  • Health or dietary information (for retreat safety purposes only)

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to:

  • Assess suitability for retreats and events

  • Facilitate halal, consent-based introductions

  • Ensure participant safety and comfort

  • Communicate event-related information

Data Sharing

  • We do not sell or share personal data with third parties

  • Profile information is never shared without explicit consent

  • Background checks (e.g. DBS) are not collected or stored

Data Storage & Retention

  • Data is stored securely

  • Access is limited to authorised organisers only

  • Data is retained only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion of your data

Contact: (Insert Niyyah Path email address)

TERMS & CONDITIONS (UK)

Terms & Conditions

Niyyah Path provides a facilitated introduction service for Muslim adults seeking marriage in a halal, respectful environment.

By applying for membership or attending any retreat or event, you agree to the following terms.

Nature of the Service

  • Niyyah Path is not a dating service

  • Attendance does not guarantee a match

  • All introductions are based on mutual consent

  • Final decisions rest with participants and their families

Eligibility

Participants must:

  • Be 18 years or older

  • Be legally and Islamically eligible to marry

  • Provide accurate and truthful information

Behaviour & Conduct

Participants agree to:

  • Follow Islamic etiquette and modest conduct

  • Respect personal boundaries

  • Avoid private or unsupervised interactions

  • Follow instructions from organisers and staff

Any breach of conduct may result in removal from the event or retreat without refund.

Safeguarding & Background Checks (UK)

Background Checks

  • DBS checks are optional and voluntary

  • They may be suggested only after mutual interest

  • Niyyah Path does not collect, store, or retain DBS results

Limitation of Liability

Niyyah Path is not responsible for:

  • Personal decisions made following introductions

  • Outcomes involving family involvement

  • Disputes occurring outside organised activities

Background Checks (UK – Additional Information)

In some cases, families or walis may request additional reassurance before proceeding.

Where lawful and appropriate, participants may choose to complete a basic DBS check after mutual interest has been established.

Please note:

  • DBS checks are entirely voluntary

  • They are conducted via independent third-party providers

  • Niyyah Path does not collect or retain DBS certificates

  • Results are shared only with consent

DBS checks are not used to judge character, but to support informed, family-led decision-making.

Safeguarding & Participant Welfare (UK)

Niyyah Path is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and Islamically ethical environment in line with UK safeguarding best practice.

Safeguarding applies to:

  • All participants

  • Organisers

  • Staff and volunteers

Our Safeguarding Measures

  • Structured and supervised interactions

  • Clear Islamic conduct guidelines

  • Gender-appropriate supervision

  • Named safeguarding leads on site

  • Confidential reporting processes

  • Immediate action where concerns arise

Reporting a Concern

Participants may report concerns confidentially:

  • In person to an organiser

  • Via a designated safeguarding contact

All reports are handled:

  • Discreetly

  • Respectfully

  • Promptly

🌿 CODE OF CONDUCT

All participants agree to:

  • Uphold Islamic etiquette and modesty

  • Respect personal boundaries

  • Follow organiser instructions

  • Avoid inappropriate language or behaviour

  • Refrain from private, unsupervised interactions

Breaches may result in immediate removal without refund.

UK LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Disclaimer

Niyyah Path provides a facilitated introduction service only.

We do not:

  • Guarantee matches or outcomes

  • Provide legal, religious, or marital advice

  • Conduct criminal background investigations

Participants are responsible for:

  • Their own due diligence

  • Family involvement

  • Seeking independent advice where appropriate

Safety, Trust & Transparency

Marriage involves individuals, families, and communities. To support a safe and respectful environment, Niyyah Path ensures:

  • Careful vetting through an application process

  • Strict enforcement of behavioural guidelines

  • Supervised and chaperoned interactions

  • Family involvement at appropriate stages

For participants who reach a mutual match stage, optional background checks may be completed if requested by families or walis.

These checks are:
✔ Voluntary
✔ Confidential
✔ Conducted through approved third-party providers

Our aim is not to judge, but to support informed, halal decision-making.