Privacy Policy
Your privacy is extremely important to us. As a community-focused platform, we are committed to safeguarding the personal information you share. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it's used, and the security measures we have in place.
By registering on the Platform, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect (The Essentials)
We collect the following types of information to provide our matrimonial service:
| Category of Information | Details Collected | Purpose of Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Identifiers | Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Email Address, Mobile Number, Password. | Account creation, identity verification (OTP), and communication. |
| Profile Information | Marital Status, Religion, Sub-Caste (Soni-specific), Educational Qualifications, Occupation, Income, Family Details, Lifestyle choices. | To create your visible profile and generate suitable community matches. |
| Sensitive Data | Photos/Videos: Uploaded by you. | Essential for matrimonial matching; displayed to other members based on your privacy settings. |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, device details, and log-in history | Site security, fraud prevention, and analyzing user activity to improve the Platform. |
2. How We Use Your Information (The "Why")
We use the collected information exclusively for the following purposes:
- Matchmaking: To display your profile to other eligible members of the Soni community based on your defined partner preferences.
- Communication: To send you alerts regarding new match interests, acceptance notifications, and Platform updates.
- Security & Verification: To prevent fraud, ensure the integrity of the Platform, and verify user details (e.g., via OTP). We record and store the IP address used at the time of profile creation for security purposes.
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve website functionality, user experience, and our matchmaking algorithms.
3. Disclosure of Your Information (Who Sees What)
Your information is disclosed under the following circumstances:
| Disclosure Scenario | Details |
|---|---|
| To Other Members | The majority of the Profile Information you provide is displayed on your public profile, accessible to other registered members who meet your criteria. We do not display your full name, mobile number, or email address by default. |
| Mutual Consent | Your contact details (phone, email) will only be shared with another member if you explicitly accept their interest or share the details using a designated Platform feature. |
| Service Providers | Photos/Videos: Uploaded by you. |
| Usage Data | We may share non-sensitive data (e.g., usage data, encrypted identifiers) with third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, SMS gateway) who assist in operating the Platform, strictly under confidentiality agreements. |
| Legal Mandate | We will disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental/regulatory authority (e.g., police investigation). |
4. Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Since this is your data, you retain control:
- Profile Editing: You can review and update your profile information at any time via your account dashboard.
- Privacy Settings: You can control who views your photos (e.g., all members, members you accept, hidden) and who can send you messages.
- Deactivation/Deletion: You have the right to Deactivate (temporarily hide your profile) or Delete (permanently remove) your account and associated data by contacting our Grievance Officer. We will retain only minimum required data for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms.
- Marketing Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving non-essential promotional or marketing emails from us.
5. Security Practices
We have implemented reasonable security practices and procedures to protect the personal and sensitive information collected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:
- Using SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.
- Storing passwords in a hashed/encrypted format.
- Restricting internal access to sensitive member data to authorized personnel only.
6. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any such modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.