Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 October 2026

MuslimahFirst is built on trust. We collect only what we need, we never sell your data, and you can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

1. Who We Are

MuslimahFirst is a halal Muslim marriage app where sisters message first by default. We are operated by a sole trader based in Queensland, Australia (ABN 50 686 098 448).

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: privacy@muslimahfirst.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use MuslimahFirst:

• Account information: Email address, password (encrypted), display name, gender, and date of birth.
• Profile information: City, country, sect, practice level, education, occupation, height, marriage intentions, deen prompts, and photos you choose to upload.
• App activity: Swipes, matches, messages, and in-app behaviour. This is used to power matching and is not sold or shared with advertisers.
• Device information: Push notification tokens, so we can send you alerts about matches and messages.
• Referral information: If you joined via a referral link, we record the referral code to credit your referrer.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the MuslimahFirst matching service.
• To show your profile to compatible potential matches.
• To send push notifications about matches, messages, and app activity.
• Optional emails: if you switch on “Email me when there's something new for me” (Profile → Emails), we may email you when new members who fit your filters have joined since your last visit — at most once a week, and only after you haven't opened the app for a week. These emails are off unless you turn them on. Every one has an unsubscribe link, and you can switch them off any time in Profile → Emails.
• Profile of the Week: an active brother's profile may be highlighted to sisters at the top of Discover, inside the app only. Brothers can opt out any time in Profile → Profile of the Week. A sister is only ever featured if she switches this on herself. Featuring never changes who can see your photos, and we never use member profiles on our website, in advertising or on social media without asking first.
• To moderate content and maintain a safe, respectful community.
• To communicate with you about your account, policy changes, or support requests.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We may share limited information with:

• Other users: Only the profile information you choose to display (name, photos, bio, location, etc.). Your email address is never visible to other users.
• Firebase / Google: Our database and authentication provider. Data is stored on Google's servers in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Expo: Used for push notifications. Only your push token is shared.
• Resend: Sends our optional emails, only if you have switched them on. Resend receives your email address and the content of the email.
• LiveKit: Carries in-app voice and video calls between matched members. Calls are not recorded.
• Google Cloud Translation: When you tap Translate, the text of that message is sent for machine translation.
• GIPHY: Provides GIF search when you choose to send a GIF.
• Law enforcement: If required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update incorrect information via the Edit Profile screen.
• Deletion: Request full deletion of your account and all associated data. Email us at privacy@muslimahfirst.com and we will process your request within 30 days. You can also delete your account in-app — see Delete your account.
• Opt-out: You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings. To stop our optional emails, use the unsubscribe link in any of them, or switch off Profile → Emails in the app.

6. Data Security

We use Firebase (Google Cloud) to store your data securely. Firebase enforces strict security rules that prevent users from accessing each other's private information. Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text.

However, no system is 100% secure. We recommend you do not share sensitive personal information (phone numbers, addresses, financial details) in messages on the app until you feel fully ready to do so.

7. Children's Privacy

MuslimahFirst is only for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us immediately at privacy@muslimahfirst.com and we will remove the account. See also our Child Safety Standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days. Some anonymised, aggregated data (such as usage statistics) may be retained for longer for analytics purposes. Safety reports are kept after an account is deleted, so we can still act on scams and abuse; if an account was banned, a short safety record (first name, birthday, city, photo fingerprints and a one-way hash of the sign-in email) is kept so the same person cannot simply rejoin. Reports: when you report someone you have chatted with — from the chat or from their profile — a copy of the text of the most recent messages in your conversation with them (up to 50, with links to any photos or voice notes) and the reported profile as it was are kept with the report, readable only by our moderators, so a person can review what happened. Any report, including one made from a profile, also keeps the likes, reactions and like notes the two of you sent each other (including a note that was held back and never shown), readable only by our moderators. Our moderators cannot open chats that have not been reported. Where a report involves the abuse or exploitation of a child, this copy may be given to law enforcement (the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation or the US NCMEC CyberTipline). See the delete-account page.

9. International Users

MuslimahFirst is operated from Australia. If you access our service from outside Australia, your data may be transferred to and stored in Australia and on Google's international servers. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent version.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@muslimahfirst.com
• Website: muslimahfirst.com