Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ChristianMatch.ng (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our Christian dating platform. We process data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other applicable Nigerian and international laws where relevant.

2. Data We Collect

  • Account and profile: name, email, phone number, username, password (hashed), date of birth, gender, location (country/city), photos, and any other information you add to your profile.
  • Preferences: dating preferences (e.g. age range, location), communication and notification settings.
  • Usage and device: IP address, device type, browser, log data, and how you use the Platform (e.g. pages visited, features used).
  • Messages and interactions: content of messages and other in-app communications where necessary to operate the service, prevent abuse, and comply with law.
  • Payment: payment-related data (e.g. transaction references) is processed by our payment providers (e.g. Paystack); we do not store full card details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account and profile.
  • Provide matching, search, and communication features.
  • Process payments and prevent fraud.
  • Send service-related and, where you consent, marketing communications.
  • Improve the Platform, analyse usage, and develop new features.
  • Enforce our Terms of Use, prevent abuse, and protect safety.
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

4. Legal Basis (NDPR)

We process your data where: (a) necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g. providing the service); (b) you have given consent (e.g. marketing, certain optional features); (c) we have a legitimate interest (e.g. security, analytics) that is not overridden by your rights; or (d) we are under a legal obligation.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, email, SMS, payment processors, analytics) who act on our instructions and under agreements.
  • Other users as needed for the service (e.g. profile information you choose to show).
  • Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
  • Others with your consent or as described at the time of collection.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service, resolve disputes, enforce our terms, and comply with law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data; we will delete or anonymise it except where we must retain it by law.

7. Your Rights (including under NDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Object or restrict certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Data portability where technically feasible.
  • Lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) or other relevant authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within the period required by applicable law.

8. Security

We use technical and organisational measures (e.g. encryption, access controls, secure hosting) to protect your data. No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children

The Platform is not for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us so we can delete it.

10. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside Nigeria, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. contracts, adequacy decisions) as required by NDPR and applicable law.

11. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of material changes by email or a notice on the Platform. Your continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact and Data Protection Officer

For privacy requests, questions, or complaints:
Email: support@christianmatch.ng
Address: Lagos, Nigeria