Privacy Policy (ગોપનીયતા નીતિ)

1 Introduction & Applicability

All Gujarat Vankar Samaj Matrimony is an exclusive matrimonial matchmaking platform created specifically for the Vankar community. We recognize that matrimonial data is deeply personal, sensitive, and sacred. We are strictly committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of every single bride, groom, and family member using our platform.

By creating an account or accessing the application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to the data collection and processing practices described in this document.

2 Information We Collect

To facilitate genuine matrimonial matchmaking within the community, we collect only the necessary information that you voluntarily provide during registration and profile creation:

3 App Permissions Requested on Android

When you install the Android application from Google Play, our app may request specific hardware or software permissions. These permissions are strictly activated only when you perform relevant actions:

• CAMERA Permission (android.permission.CAMERA): Used exclusively when you choose to take a photo of yourself or a biodata paper directly inside the app to set your profile picture.
• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / READ_MEDIA_IMAGES: Used when you select an existing photo or PDF from your device gallery to upload to your profile.
• INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Required to connect securely to the matrimonial API servers and load profiles.
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Used to notify you when another candidate expresses interest in your profile or when your profile status is updated by administrators.

Note: We NEVER access your contacts, SMS, audio recordings, or continuous background GPS location.

4 How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information strictly for the following purposes:

1. Matrimonial Discovery: To index your profile and display eligible matches to other verified registered candidates within the Samaj.
2. Candidate Verification: To perform administrative review and verify that profiles meet our community standards and are not fraudulent.
3. Communication & Alerts: To send account verification codes (OTP), match notifications, and administrative updates.
4. Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent suspicious activities, scams, harassment, or unauthorized duplicate accounts.

5 Data Sharing & Visibility

Your information is shared strictly within the scope of matrimonial matchmaking:

• With Registered Candidates: Registered and authenticated community users can view your matrimonial bio, photos, education, and career details.
• Contact Number Privacy: You have control over who views your direct phone number. Contact details are released only after mutual consent or administrative verification.
• Cloud & Hosting Infrastructure: Stored securely on encrypted database servers managed by Hostinger Cloud Hosting with restricted access.
• Legal Requirements: If mandated by applicable Indian laws, subpoenas, or court orders, we may disclose records to law enforcement agencies.

6 Data Security Measures

We employ robust technical and organizational security controls to protect your data:

• 256-bit TLS/SSL Encryption: All communications between your Android device and our backend servers are encrypted in transit.
• Password Hashing: User credentials are protected using strong cryptographic one-way salted hashing algorithms (bcrypt).
• Access Restrictions: Access to backend user records is strictly restricted to authorized Samaj administrators.

7 Account & Data Deletion (Google Play Compliance)

In accordance with Google Play's User Data and Account Deletion Policy, every user has the absolute right to delete their account and have all personal data permanently erased from our systems at any time.

What happens when your account is deleted:

• All your matrimonial details (name, photos, horoscope, bio, family info) are permanently deleted.
• All photos stored on the server disk are permanently purged.
• Your login credentials and authentication sessions are permanently invalidated.
• Your profile will immediately vanish from community search results.

8 Eligibility & Minor's Privacy (18+ / 21+)

Our matrimonial platform is strictly meant for marriage-eligible adults in compliance with the legal marriage age requirements of the Republic of India (minimum 18 years for females and 21 years for males).

We do not knowingly register or solicit data from children or individuals under the legal marriageable age. If we discover any minor's profile, it is immediately deleted.

9 Policy Updates

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect app enhancements or statutory legal changes. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will always indicate when the latest revision took effect. Continued use of the service constitutes agreement to updated terms.

10 Grievance Officer & Official Contact

For questions, feedback, privacy concerns, or data requests, please reach out to our designated administrative contact: