Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Dhangar Vivah Sanstha collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
1. Introduction
Dhangar Vivah Sanstha ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Dhangar Vivah Sanstha matrimonial platform. This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our service and the choices you have associated with that data.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect information such as:
- Name, email address, phone number, and date of birth
- Profile photos and personal description
- Education, profession, and location information
- Preferences for potential matches
- Communication and interaction data on our platform
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service, including IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and usage patterns.
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content and advertisements.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and maintain our matrimonial services
- Create and manage your profile
- Suggest compatible matches using our algorithm
- Facilitate communication between members
- Send you notifications and updates
- Improve our services and user experience
- Ensure safety and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 With Other Users
Your profile information, photos, and preferences are visible to other verified members according to your privacy settings.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, or providing customer support.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal process.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Delete your account and personal data
- Control your privacy settings and profile visibility
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to processing of your data
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete the information immediately.
10. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to be informed about how your data is used
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of incorrect data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision making and profiling
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Questions About Your Privacy?
Our privacy team is here to help you understand and manage your data.