Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18 June 2025

At Marriage Match, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. What We Collect

When you register interest, join the waitlist, or sign up for our services, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Location

  • Relationship preferences

  • Other details submitted via our forms or questionnaire

Any photos or digital images you provide will be used solely for matchmaking purposes and will not be shared publicly, used in testimonials, or included in marketing materials without your explicit written consent.

We also collect data about how you interact with our website (e.g. via cookies or analytics tools).

2. Identity Verification and Background Checks

To promote safety and integrity within our service, we may collect additional personal information to verify your identity or conduct background checks. This may include:

  • Government-issued ID (e.g. driver’s licence or passport)

  • Date of birth

  • Proof of residence

  • Information relating to criminal history or public records

We only request this information where necessary, and it is handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
We will not retain this data longer than required and will not share it unless legally obligated or with your express permission.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Provide matchmaking services

  • Send updates, announcements, or marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve our services and website

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you updates about our service. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or contacting us directly.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our service (e.g. email providers, payment processors), but only as necessary and with proper data protection agreements in place.

We may also disclose data if required by law.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Data may be stored on secure servers located in Australia or overseas.

If you request to be removed, we will delete your personal information unless we are legally required to keep it.

Profiles that remain inactive for an extended period may be securely deleted at our discretion to maintain an up-to-date database.

7. Access & Corrections

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct it. To do this, contact us at: info@marriagematch.com.au

8. GDPR Note (if you're in the EU)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to object to certain processing.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact: info@marriagematch.com.au

Marriage Match complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and applicable privacy laws.