Privacy Policy for Letaskono

Last Updated: May 28, 2025

Welcome to Letaskono ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Islamic marriage mobile application, Letaskono (the "App").

By downloading, registering, or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including:

    Information You Provide Directly:
        Account Creation: When you create a Letaskono account, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, and a password.
        Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information for your public profile, including but not limited to your religious sect, level of religiosity, marital status, education, profession, ethnicity, location (city, country), physical characteristics, lifestyle preferences, family information, and personal interests. You may also upload photographs and videos.
        Verification Information: To ensure the authenticity of profiles and the safety of our community, we may ask for identity verification, which could include a copy of an ID document or other verification methods.
        Communications: When you contact our customer support, report an issue, or participate in surveys or promotions, we collect the information you provide in those communications.
        User Interactions: We collect information about your interactions with other users, such as matches, messages (in accordance with applicable law and with a focus on safety and moderation), and your interaction with profiles.

    Information Collected Automatically:
        Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your activity on the App, such as features you use, pages you visit, time and date of your visits, and your interactions with content and other users.
        Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, IP address, language settings, and mobile network information.
        Location Information: With your consent, we may collect your precise geolocation (latitude and longitude) through GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular triangulation to help you connect with other users in your area. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your device settings. We may also infer your general location (e.g., city) based on your IP address.

    Information from Third Parties:
        We may occasionally receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms if you choose to link your Letaskono account with such services (subject to your privacy settings on those platforms).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, grounded in Islamic principles of facilitating lawful connections and maintaining a respectful community:

    To Provide and Manage Your Account: To create and maintain your account, facilitate your login, and manage your profile.
    To Facilitate Connections: To help you connect with other users based on your preferences and our matching algorithms, always encouraging interactions within Islamic guidelines.
    To Improve and Personalize the App: To understand how users interact with the App, develop new features, improve functionality, and personalize your experience.
    To Ensure Safety and Security: To verify user identities, monitor for and prevent prohibited or illegal activities, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect the safety and integrity of our community. This includes moderating content and communications where necessary and in accordance with Islamic values of respect and propriety.
    To Communicate With You: To send you service-related announcements, updates, security alerts, and support messages. We may also send you promotional information about new features or services, with your consent where required.
    For Research and Analytics: To conduct research and analysis on usage trends and user demographics to improve our services (this data will be anonymized or aggregated where possible).
    To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We are committed to not sharing your personal information except in the limited circumstances described below, always with a view to upholding trust and Islamic principles:

    With Other Users: Your profile information (including photos, and other details you choose to share) will be visible to other users of the App as part of the service to facilitate connections. Please be mindful of the information you choose to share publicly. Information shared in private messages is visible to the recipients of those messages.
    Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, data analytics, payment processing (if applicable), customer support, and security. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services we have requested.
    For Safety, Security, and Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if we believe it's necessary to:
        Comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, or court order.
        Protect the rights, property, or safety of Letaskono, our users, or the public.
        Detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security, or technical issues.
        Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.
    Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such deal and outline your choices in that event.
    With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services and to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

You can delete your account at any time through the App settings. When you delete your account, we will take steps to delete your personal information in a timely manner, although some information may be retained in backups for a limited period or as required by law. We may also retain anonymized or aggregated data for research and analytical purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to local data protection laws. These may include:

    Access and Portability: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and, in some cases, request a copy in a portable format.
    Correction and Rectification: You can review and update your account information directly within the App. If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request its correction.
    Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for legal compliance or to protect the integrity of the community).
    Objection and Restriction of Processing: You may have the right to object to or request the restriction of certain processing of your personal information.
    Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your information (e.g., for precise geolocation or marketing communications), you can withdraw your consent at any time.
    Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You may still receive essential service-related communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures are designed to uphold the Islamic emphasis on safeguarding trust and privacy. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use a strong password, keep your login details confidential, and be cautious about the information you share.

7. Children's Privacy

Letaskono is intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older and legally capable of entering into marriage. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe that a child under 18 may have provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers. This may involve transferring your data to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law when transferred internationally.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We may also provide notice through the App or by email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

10. Our Commitment to Islamic Values

Letaskono is built on a foundation of Islamic values, which guide our approach to privacy. We strive to be transparent, fair, and respectful in our handling of your personal information, recognizing the trust (Amanah) you place in us when you use our App to seek a spouse in accordance with Islamic principles. We aim to facilitate permissible (Halal) interactions and discourage those that are contrary to Islamic teachings.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

letaskono.app@gmail.com