Privacy Policy for Ready4nikah.ng
Effective Date: May 06, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Rushdah Innovative Resources (trading as Ready4nikah.ng), a Nigerian company (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects your Personal Data when you use our website (ready4nikah.ng), mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
We are fully committed to complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, and all other applicable Nigerian data protection laws.
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Ready4nikah.ng Platform, including visitors, registered members (Data Subjects), and prospective members. By using our Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Data Controller
Data Controller: Rushdah Innovative Resources
Address: 129-132 Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Contact Email: info@ready4nikah.ng
Phone: +234-7017706299
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who can be contacted at the email above for any privacy-related inquiries.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of Personal Data:
- Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, gender, marital status, nationality, tribe, photos, ID verification documents.
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, physical address/location.
- Profile & Deen Data: Education, occupation, religious practices, deen level, marriage preferences, bio, values, and other matrimonial profile information.
- Communication Data: Messages, chats, interests sent/received, and support correspondence.
- Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, usage data, cookies, and analytics.
- Sensitive Personal Data: Religious beliefs, health information (if voluntarily disclosed), biometric data (if used for verification), and any data revealing ethnic or religious identity.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (NDPR Compliance)
We process your Personal Data based on the following lawful bases under the NDPR:
- Consent — where you have given clear, specific, and informed consent.
- Contract — to provide you with our matrimonial matching and communication services.
- Legal Obligation — to comply with applicable laws.
- Legitimate Interests — to improve our services, ensure platform safety, and prevent fraud (balanced against your rights).
5. Purposes of Data Processing
We use your Personal Data to:
- Create and manage your account and matrimonial profile.
- Provide matching recommendations and facilitate connections.
- Enable secure communication between members.
- Provide pre- and post-marriage counselling services.
- Verify identities and ensure platform safety (fraud prevention).
- Improve our services through analytics.
- Communicate important updates, newsletters, and support.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
6. Consent
We obtain your explicit consent before collecting and processing your Personal Data, especially sensitive data. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Note that withdrawal may affect your ability to use certain features of the Platform.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share your data with:
- Other verified Platform members (only information you choose to make visible in your profile).
- Service providers (hosting, payment processors, analytics, counselling partners) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal authorities when required by law.
- Successors in the event of a merger or acquisition.
International Transfers: Any transfer of data outside Nigeria will comply with NDPR requirements for adequate protection or appropriate safeguards.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
9. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal reasons.
10. Your Rights as a Data Subject (NDPR)
Under the NDPR and NDPA, you have the following rights:
- Right to be informed
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided above. We will respond within one (1) month.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
12. Children and Minors
Our Platform is strictly for individuals who are 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover a minor has registered, we will delete their account and associated data immediately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or prominent notice on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Complaints and Redress
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your Personal Data, you may lodge a complaint with:
- Our Data Protection Officer
- The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
15. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
By using Ready4nikah.ng, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: May 06, 2026