Effective Date: September 14, 2026
Website: matrimony.veganlifestyle.in ("Platform", "we", "us", or "our")
Welcome to matrimony.veganlifestyle.in. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit or use our vegan matrimony services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that helps us build a secure, authentic community for vegan individuals seeking meaningful relationships.
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Registration: Name, email address, phone number, gender, date of birth, location, and password.
- Profile Details: Photos, vegan lifestyle details (e.g., length of time vegan, ethics, dietary habits), interests, profession, education, religion/beliefs, and partner preferences.
- Verification Data: Government-issued identification or contact verification data used strictly for safety and profile authentication.
- Communications: Messages sent to other members through our internal messaging system, support inquiries, or feedback forms.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Log & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, access times, pages viewed, and interactions on the platform.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely to deliver, improve, and secure our matrimonial service:
- Matchmaking: Displaying your profile to potential matches based on your preferences and vegan lifestyle criteria.
- Verification & Safety: Verifying identities to prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
- Communication: Sending service updates, account notifications, match alerts, and support responses.
- Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage trends to optimize site functionality.
3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information under the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Information published on your public profile will be visible to registered users according to your privacy settings.
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors assisting in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, SMS gateways, payment processors) under confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the safety and rights of our users.
4. Profile Privacy & Visibility Controls
You retain control over what information is visible on the platform:
- Contact Information: Phone numbers, email addresses, and precise street addresses are never displayed publicly on your profile.
- Photo Privacy: Options to set photo visibility to "Visible to All Members," "Visible on Request," or hidden from non-verified profiles.
- Account Deactivation/Deletion: You can pause your profile visibility or request permanent account deletion at any time.
5. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, your profile data will be permanently purged or anonymized from active databases, except where legal obligations require record retention.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access & Rectification: View and update profile details via account settings.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of the personal data you provided.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for processing data where processing relies on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Team at support@veganlifestyle.in.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified via this page with a revised "Effective Date" or through direct notifications.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
- Email: support@veganlifestyle.in
- Domain: matrimony.veganlifestyle.in