Last updated: 23 May 2026
1. Who We Are
British Muslim Matchmakers (BMM) (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a sole trader family-centred matchmaking and introductions service based in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Contact: info@britishmuslimmatchmakers.co.uk
Website: www.britishmuslimmatchmakers.co.uk
ICO Registration Number: ZB855599 (registered data controller under the Data Protection Act 2018)
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you register with our service, attend one of our events, or complete an event interest form, we may collect:
• Full name, date of birth, and contact details (email, phone number)
• Location / city of residence
• Religious background and practice (e.g. sect, level of practice)
• Marital status (single, divorced, widowed)
• Educational and professional background
• Personal preferences for a potential spouse
• Any other information you voluntarily provide during consultations
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide our family-centred matchmaking and introductions service
• To match you with compatible individuals within our network
• To contact you about your membership or event attendance
• To send you relevant updates about our services (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Contract: to fulfil our service agreement with you
• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our family-centred matchmaking service
• Consent: where you have given us explicit consent (e.g. for marketing)
5. Sensitive Data
Some information we collect (such as religious beliefs and marital history) is classified as ‘special category’ data under UK GDPR. We only process this data with your explicit consent and handle it with the highest level of care and confidentiality.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information (such as your first name, general location, and a brief profile) with other registered members as part of the introductions process. We will always seek your consent before making any introduction.
We may share data with:
• Payment processors (e.g. GoCardless) for transaction processing only
• Google LLC — we use Google Forms to collect event interest registrations and Google Sheets to manage responses. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf. Data submitted via Google Forms is stored on Google’s servers in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy (policies.google.com). We do not use Google Forms to collect sensitive or special category data.
• IT service providers who help us operate our website and systems
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as you remain an active member. If you cancel your membership or request deletion, we will securely delete your data within 30 days, unless we are legally required to retain it.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (‘right to be forgotten’)
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk (our registration reference: ZB855599)
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. All client information is stored securely and accessible only by the matchmaker.
10. Cookies
Our website may use basic cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
British Muslim Matchmakers
Email: info@britishmuslimmatchmakers.co.uk
Website: www.britishmuslimmatchmakers.co.uk
Phone: 07900 673 162