1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you register and use ShaadiTaiyari, we collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Email address, phone number, and password.
- Profile Information: Name, date of birth, gender, religion, caste, education, occupation, income, height, weight, physical attributes, family details, and lifestyle preferences.
- Photos: Profile photos and gallery images you choose to upload.
- Preferences: Partner preferences including age range, location, religion, education, and other criteria you set.
- Communications: Messages exchanged through our chat system, interest requests, and shortlist actions.
- Verification Data: Phone number (for OTP verification) and email address (for email verification).
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain information when you use the Platform:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent, and interaction patterns.
- Location Data: City-level location based on your preferences or IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location).
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences (see Section 6).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Our Services: Create and manage your account, display your profile, enable matchmaking, and facilitate communication between users.
- Improve the Platform: Analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and develop new features.
- Personalize Experience: Show relevant matches based on your preferences and search behavior.
- Safety & Security: Verify identity, detect fraudulent activity, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect users.
- Communications: Send service-related notifications, verification emails/OTPs, and important updates about your account.
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. Information Sharing
3.1 With Other Users
Your profile information (name, photos, personal details, and preferences) is visible to other registered and verified users. You control what information appears on your profile through the onboarding and profile editing features.
3.2 With Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with:
- Service Providers: Firebase (authentication, database, storage, cloud messaging), hosting providers, and analytics services that help us operate the Platform.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Storage & Security
4.1 Storage
Your data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure provided by Google Firebase. Data may be stored and processed in data centers located in various regions, subject to Google's data protection commitments.
4.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices including:
- Encrypted data transmission via HTTPS/TLS.
- Secure session management with HTTP-only cookies.
- Server-side authentication verification for all sensitive operations.
- Firestore security rules restricting data access to authorized users.
- Storage security rules protecting uploaded files.
- Regular security reviews and updates.
While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: View and download your profile data at any time through the Settings page.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through Profile Edit.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data through the Settings page. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
- Withdraw Consent: You may stop using the Platform at any time. If you withdraw consent for data processing, certain features may become unavailable.
- Communication Preferences: Manage notification preferences through the Settings page.
6. Cookies & Tracking
ShaadiTaiyari uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Session cookies (
__session) required for authentication and maintaining your logged-in state. These cannot be disabled. - Preference Cookies: Cookies that store your city selection and display preferences for a better browsing experience.
We do not use third-party advertising or marketing cookies. We do not track you across other websites.
7. Children's Privacy
ShaadiTaiyari is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to promptly delete that information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your profile data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements).
9. International Users
ShaadiTaiyari is primarily designed for users in India. If you access the Platform from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Platform, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the Platform or via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@shaaditaiyari.com
- Address: ShaadiTaiyari, New Delhi, India