IT Act (Section 43A) & DPDP Act, 2023 Compliant

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) Rules & Data Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 03, 2026 • Effective Immediately

1 Introduction & Scope

budhist matrimony agency Matrimony Agency ("we", "our", or "us") is firmly committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal and sensitive personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy is formulated in strict adherence with:

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (including Section 43A and Section 72A);
  • The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011;
  • The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act); and
  • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

2 Information We Collect

To facilitate matrimonial matchmaking, we collect the following categories of information upon voluntary submission by the user or their authorized guardian:

Basic Identity & Contact Data

Full Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Verified Mobile Number (OTP validated), Email Address, Residing City and State.

Matrimonial & Social Attributes

Religion, Caste, Subcaste, Mother Tongue, Marital Status, Height, Weight, Diet, Family Background, Partner Preferences.

Professional & Financial Data

Highest Education, Degree, Occupation/Designation, Annual Income range (optional/approximate).

Optional Verification Documents

Government ID Proofs (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) uploaded voluntarily for profile badge verification. These documents are strictly encrypted and never published to the public or other members.

3 Photo Protection & Anti-Misuse Architecture

Understanding that matrimonial photographs require high protection against harassment and misuse:

  • Dynamic Watermarking: Every profile photograph is protected by an indelible, semi-transparent watermark bearing the platform copyright.
  • Anti-Drag & Context Menu Lockdown: Right-click image saving, direct dragging, and unauthorized copying are programmatically disabled.
  • Screenshot Deterrent: The platform applies instant blur deterrents during screenshot attempts or tab switching.
  • Private Authenticated Endpoints: Profile photographs are served through authenticated streaming gateways and are not publicly exposed to unauthorized web spiders.

4 Strict Non-Disclosure & Anti-Sale Guarantee

WE NEVER SELL YOUR DATA

budhist matrimony agency Matrimony Agency does NOT sell, rent, monetize, trade, or share your personal contact details, matrimonial biodatas, or photographs with third-party advertisers, telemarketers, or commercial data brokers.

Your contact phone number and email address are visible ONLY to verified premium members with whom mutual interest or communication permissions have been established on the platform.

5 User Rights under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you retain full sovereignty over your personal data:

  • Right to Rectification: You can edit and update your personal details at any time from your Dashboard settings.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent / Deactivate: You can temporarily hide or deactivate your profile from search results whenever desired.
  • Right to Erasure (Account Deletion): You may request permanent deletion of your profile, messages, and uploaded photos either from the Dashboard or by emailing our Grievance Officer. Upon deletion, your personal data is purged from active databases.

6 Law Enforcement Cooperation

We cooperate fully with verified Indian Law Enforcement agencies, Cyber Crime Cells, and Judicial Courts. We may disclose necessary technical log details (such as IP addresses, login timestamps, and account details) upon receipt of lawful notices issued under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Section 69 of the IT Act, or a court order, for the investigation of cyber crimes, financial fraud, impersonation, or harassment.

7 Data Protection & Grievance Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:

Officer: Nodal Grievance & Data Protection Officer

Email: VISHALALONE2@GMAIL.COM

Helpline: 9096132903

Address: Near HP Petrol Pump, Chamorshi Road, Gadchiroli - 442605 (MS)

→ File an Online Grievance under Rule 3(2) of IT Rules