Privacy Policy
How we protect your data and respect your privacy
Last updated: January 2026
Your privacy is our priority. Zawajon is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.
Contents
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Zawajon GmbH
[Address]
Germany
Email: privacy@zawajon.com
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Account Information
- Full name, email address, phone number
- Date of birth, gender
- Password (encrypted)
Profile Information
- Physical characteristics (height, etc.)
- Religious background and practices
- Education and occupation
- Family background
- Partner preferences
- Profile photos (optional)
Technical Data
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- Cookies and similar technologies
Special Category Data
We process religious information (Muslim faith) as this is essential to our matchmaking service. This data is processed with your explicit consent.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Matchmaking Service: To review your profile and find compatible matches based on your preferences
- Account Management: To create and manage your account
- Communication: To contact you about potential matches and service updates
- Service Improvement: To improve our matchmaking process and user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Processing necessary to provide our matchmaking services
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For special category data (religious beliefs) and marketing communications
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For service improvement and fraud prevention
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): For tax and legal compliance
5. Data Sharing
Your profile is never publicly visible. We only share your information in the following circumstances:
With Potential Matches
We share profile information with potential matches only after both parties have given explicit consent. No information is shared without your approval.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third parties who assist with:
- Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
- Email services
- Cloud hosting (EU-based servers)
These providers are bound by data processing agreements and GDPR compliance.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing or any other purpose.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for:
- Active Accounts: As long as your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: 30 days after deletion request (for account recovery)
- Legal Requirements: Up to 10 years for tax and legal documentation
- Backup Systems: Up to 90 days in encrypted backups
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@zawajon.com or use the data export feature in your account settings.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI) in Germany.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted storage of sensitive data
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- EU-based servers
- Employee training on data protection
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our website. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@zawajon.com
Post: Zawajon GmbH, [Address], Germany