Kanyadan Weddings Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account or use Kanyadan Weddings, we collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Registration Information

• Full name, gender, date of birth, mobile number, and email address
• Password (stored in encrypted/hashed format — never in plain text)
• Profile photos uploaded by you

1.2 Profile & Matrimonial Details

• Religion, caste, sub-caste, gotra, nakshatra, rashi, and mangalik status
• Educational qualifications, occupation, employer, and annual income
• Height, weight, complexion, diet preference, and lifestyle habits
• City, state, native place, and residential status
• Family details: parents' names, siblings, family type, and values
• Partner preferences and horoscope birth details

1.3 Usage & Activity Data

• Profile views, interest sends/receives, shortlisting, and chat history
• Pages visited, search queries, and features used on the platform
• Login timestamps, IP addresses, and device/browser information

1.4 Payment Information

• Subscription plan details and transaction IDs
• We do not store full card numbers or CVV codes. Payments are processed securely via Razorpay.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Matrimonial matching: To show relevant profiles based on your preferences, religion, caste, location, and astrological compatibility.
• Account management: To create, verify, and maintain your account.
• Communication: To send OTPs, interest notifications, match alerts, and important updates via SMS or email.
• Kundali Milan: Nakshatra and birth details are used to compute Ashta-Koota compatibility scores.
• Platform improvement: Usage patterns help us improve features and user experience.
• Safety & fraud prevention: To detect fake profiles, spam, and abusive activity.
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable Indian laws including IT Act 2000 and IT Rules 2021.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Your information may be shared in the following circumstances:

• With other members: Your profile details (excluding phone number and email) are visible to registered, verified members. Contact details are revealed only after mutual acceptance of interest.
• Service providers: Payment gateways (Razorpay), SMS providers, and cloud storage services that operate under strict data agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government authority under Indian jurisdiction.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the successor entity, with prior notice.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Kanyadan Weddings uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in (session cookies)
• Remember your search preferences and filters
• Analyse site usage through anonymised analytics
• Prevent CSRF (cross-site request forgery) attacks

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality such as staying logged in.

5. Profile Visibility & Privacy Controls

• Your profile is visible to verified registered members only. Non-registered visitors cannot view profiles.
• You can hide your profile at any time from your account settings.
• Photos can be set to visible-to-all or visible-only-after-interest-acceptance.
• Your phone number and email are hidden by default and revealed only after mutual interest acceptance.
• You can block any member from viewing your profile or contacting you.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:

• HTTPS / SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Bcrypt password hashing — your password is never stored in plain text
• Parameterized SQL queries to prevent SQL injection attacks
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Restricted admin access with role-based access controls

While we take all reasonable precautions, no Internet-based service can guarantee 100% security. Please use a strong, unique password and do not share your login credentials.

7. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data is retained for as long as your account remains active.
• Deleted accounts: Upon account deletion, your profile data is anonymised within 30 days. Some data (e.g., transaction records) may be retained for up to 7 years for legal/accounting compliance under Indian law.
• Chat messages: Messages are retained for 90 days after the conversation ends, then permanently deleted.
• Logs: System logs are retained for 90 days for security and fraud investigation purposes.

8. Your Rights

As a user of Kanyadan Weddings, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information through your profile settings.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Portability: Request your profile data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to specific uses of your data (e.g., marketing communications).
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for optional data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at . We will respond within 30 days.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Razorpay — Payment processing (razorpay.com/privacy)
• MSG91 / Fast2SMS — OTP and SMS delivery
• Google Analytics — Anonymised website analytics (if enabled)
• Pusher / WebSocket providers — Real-time chat functionality

We recommend reviewing these privacy policies for complete information on how they handle your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Grievance Officer:

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.