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Relationsheep

A Faith-Based Dating Platform for INC Church

Connecting Iglesia Ni Cristo members worldwide with advanced privacy controls, location-based matching, and a safe, respectful environment for meaningful relationships.

Overview

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INC Church Focused

Designed specifically for Iglesia Ni Cristo members to connect within their faith community, respecting church teachings and guidelines.

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Privacy First

Granular location privacy controls at country, district, and locality levels. GPS coordinates are never shown to users.

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Cross-Platform

Available on Android, iOS, and Web with a single codebase using React Native + React Native Web for maximum efficiency.

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Community Safe

18+ age restriction, robust moderation tools, and comprehensive admin panel for church management.

Key Features

User Features

🔐 Authentication

Gmail OAuth and email/password registration with age verification (18+)

👤 Profile Management

INC membership declaration, church affiliation, multiple photos, and detailed preferences

🔍 Smart Matching

Algorithm-based suggestions prioritizing INC members with customizable filters

📍 Location Privacy

Hide from country, district, or locality. GPS never displayed - only approximate distance

💬 Real-Time Messaging

Secure messaging after mutual match with read receipts and typing indicators

🛡️ Safety & Moderation

Report and block users, content moderation, and safety guidelines

🔔 Notifications

Push notifications for matches, messages, and important updates

🎚️ Advanced Filters

Filter by INC membership, age, distance, church, and interests

Admin Features

🌍 Geographic Management

Manage countries, districts, and localities in hierarchical structure

⛪ Church Management

Add, edit, and manage INC churches with location associations

👥 User Management

View, edit, suspend users, and monitor activity with comprehensive search

🛡️ Moderation Tools

Review reports, take moderation actions, and maintain community safety

📊 Analytics Dashboard

User statistics, match analytics, geographic distribution, and exportable reports

🔐 Role-Based Access

Multiple admin roles with ACL (Access Control List) for granular permissions

Technical Architecture

System Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Client Applications │ │ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │ │ │ Android │ │ iOS │ │ Web │ │ │ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └─────────────────┴─────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ Shared UI Layer │ │ (React Native + React Native Web) │ └─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ REST API │ ┌─────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Backend Services │ │ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ API Gateway / Load Balancer │ │ │ └───────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ┌───────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ Auth │ │ Matching │ │ Messaging│ │ │ │ │ │ Service │ │ Service │ │ Service │ │ │ │ │ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────┘ │ │ │ │ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ Profile │ │ Location │ │ Admin │ │ │ │ │ │ Service │ │ Service │ │ Service │ │ │ │ │ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────┘ │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ┌───────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Database Layer │ │ │ │ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ PostgreSQL │ │ Redis │ │ S3/ │ │ │ │ │ │ (Primary) │ │ (Cache) │ │ Storage │ │ │ │ │ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────┘ │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Technology Stack

React Native React Native Web Node.js PostgreSQL Redis Socket.io Docker AWS S3 Gmail OAuth

Application Wireframes

📱 View Interactive Wireframes →

📱 User Onboarding Flow

1. Welcome Screen - Relationsheep mascot logo - "Join your INC community" messaging - Get Started button 2. Registration - Sign up with Gmail button (OAuth) - OR email/password registration - Age verification (18+ checkbox) - Terms of service acceptance 3. Profile Setup - Basic Info - First name, last name - Date of birth (age verification) - Gender selection - Multiple profile photos upload 4. Profile Setup - INC Membership - "Are you a member of INC Church?" toggle - INC Church selection (if member) - Years of membership 5. Profile Setup - Location & Privacy - Location selection (country, district, locality) - Privacy toggles: • Hide from my country • Hide from my district • Hide from my locality - Note: GPS never shown 6. Profile Setup - Preferences - Age range preference - Distance preference - Interests/tags - Bio text area

🏠 Main Application Screens

Home Screen (Discovery) ├── Top Navigation: Relationsheep logo, Messages, Profile ├── Filter Bar: "Show only INC members" toggle ├── Profile Cards (swipeable/clickable) │ ├── Photo carousel │ ├── Name, age │ ├── INC Church badge (if member) │ ├── Distance (approximate, no GPS) │ ├── Common interests │ └── Like/Pass buttons └── Bottom Navigation: Discover, Matches, Messages, Profile Matches Screen ├── List of mutual matches ├── Each match shows: photo, name, last active └── Tap to open conversation Messages Screen ├── Conversation list ├── Each shows: photo, name, last message preview, timestamp └── Unread badges Chat Screen ├── Header: Match's photo, name, online status ├── Message bubbles (sent/received) ├── Typing indicators ├── Read receipts └── Text input with send button Profile & Settings ├── Own profile view/edit ├── Privacy settings ├── Notification preferences └── Blocked users, report options

🖥️ Admin Dashboard

Admin Panel (Web-Based) ├── Sidebar Navigation (ACL-based) │ ├── Dashboard (overview statistics) │ ├── Users Management │ ├── Churches Management │ ├── Countries/Districts/Localities │ ├── Reports/Moderation │ └── Analytics │ ├── Dashboard View │ ├── Statistics Cards: │ │ ├── Total users │ │ ├── Active users │ │ ├── INC members vs non-INC │ │ ├── Total matches │ │ └── Messages sent │ └── Recent activity feed │ ├── Geographic Management │ └── Hierarchical tree: Countries → Districts → Localities │ └── CRUD operations for each level │ ├── Church Management │ └── Add/Edit/Delete INC churches │ └── Associate with locations │ ├── User Management │ └── Search, filter, view, edit, suspend users │ └── Moderation └── Review reports, take actions (warn, suspend, delete)

Key Differentiators

🎯 INC Church Specific

Designed exclusively for Iglesia Ni Cristo members, respecting church teachings and community values.

🔒 Advanced Privacy

Granular location privacy at country, district, and locality levels. GPS coordinates are never stored or displayed.

🐑 Relationsheep Branding

Friendly mascot integrated throughout the app, creating a warm, community-focused experience.

🌐 Cross-Platform

Single codebase for Android, iOS, and Web ensures consistent experience and efficient maintenance.

🛡️ Safety First

18+ enforcement, robust moderation, reporting system, and comprehensive admin controls.

⚙️ Complete Solution

Full-featured admin panel for church management, user moderation, and analytics.

Development Timeline

Phase 1: Foundation

Project setup, Docker Compose configuration, database schema design, basic authentication, and admin panel foundation.

Phase 2: Core User Features

User registration, profile creation, location and privacy settings, matching algorithm, and discovery interface.

Phase 3: Communication

Real-time messaging system, chat interface, and push notifications.

Phase 4: Admin Features

Geographic management, church management, user management, and moderation tools.

Phase 5: Polish & Security

Security hardening, performance optimization, UI/UX refinement, and comprehensive testing.

Phase 6: Deployment

Production environment setup, App Store submissions (iOS/Android), web deployment, and monitoring.

Database Schema Overview

Core Entities

users - User profiles, authentication, INC membership status churches - INC Church information and affiliations countries - Country data districts - District data (linked to countries) localities - Locality data (linked to districts) user_church_affiliations - Many-to-many: users ↔ churches user_location_privacy - Privacy settings per geographic level user_likes - One-way likes (for matching algorithm) matches - Match records and status (mutual likes) messages - Chat messages between users admin_users - Admin accounts with roles admin_permissions - Access control list (ACL) reports - User reports and moderation records Key Relationships: • User → Church (many-to-many, with INC membership flag) • User → Location Privacy (one-to-many: country, district, locality) • Country → District → Locality (hierarchical) • User → Matches (many-to-many, requires mutual like) • User → Messages (many-to-many, requires mutual match) • Admin → Permissions (many-to-many via ACL)

Security & Compliance

🔐 End-to-End Encryption

All messages encrypted for user privacy

🔒 Secure Authentication

Gmail OAuth 2.0 and secure password hashing

📍 Location Privacy

GPS coordinates never stored or displayed

🛡️ Data Protection

GDPR and privacy law compliance

✅ Age Verification

18+ enforcement with country-specific legal compliance

🚫 Content Moderation

Robust reporting and moderation system