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Privacy Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Last updated: 1 April 2025
Indian Rishte ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website indianrishte.in (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Platform. Please read it carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.
This policy is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide
- Profile details: name, date of birth, gender, marital status, education, occupation, city, and contact information provided on a submitted profile.
- Communication: any emails or messages you send us.
b) Information collected automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyse Platform usage (see Section 6).
- An anonymous visitor identifier stored in your browser's local storage to count unique visits — no personally identifiable information is linked to it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Display matrimonial profiles to users of the Platform.
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Monitor usage patterns and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Comply with legal obligations under applicable Indian law.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: profile details you submit are displayed publicly on the Platform as intended.
- Service providers: we use trusted third-party services (such as hosting, analytics, and image storage) under strict data-processing agreements. These providers are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority under Indian law.
4. Data Retention
Profile data is retained as long as the profile is active on the Platform. You may request removal at any time by contacting us (see Section 9). Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 24 months.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies for Platform functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Platform features may not function as intended.
7. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
The Platform is intended for users who are of marriageable age under applicable law. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
Under the DPDPA, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate personal data.
- Request erasure of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@indianrishte.in. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:
Indian Rishte
Email: contact@indianrishte.in
Website: indianrishte.in