Privacy policy

What we hold, why we hold it, and how to take it back.

This policy explains what Matrimony Exchange collects, how it is used and shared, and the controls you have. We never sell personal information for marketing.

Last updated
April 7, 2026
Effective
April 7, 2026
Governed by
DPDP Act 2023 · GDPR
Reading time
3 min

10 sections · 3 min read

01

Information we collect

In plain wordsWhat you put in your profile, plus the usual device and usage signals.

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Personal information
Name, date of birth, gender and contact details; education, profession and income; family information and preferences; photos and profile descriptions; religious, caste and community information (optional).
Automatically collected
Device information and IP address; browser type and operating system; usage data and interaction patterns; location data (with your consent); cookies and similar technologies.
02

How we use your information

In plain wordsTo run your account, rank matches, keep the platform safe and meet legal duties.

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide matchmaking services and recommendations
  • Facilitate communication between members
  • Process payments and subscriptions
  • Send notifications about matches and messages
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Conduct research and analytics on anonymised data
03

Sharing and disclosure

In plain wordsOther members see what your privacy settings allow; vendors see only what they need; nobody buys it.

Other members
Profile information visible according to your privacy settings, and messages sent through our messaging system.
Service providers
Payment processors, cloud hosting and storage, analytics and monitoring, and customer support tooling.
Legal requirements
When required by law or legal process, to protect our rights and safety, or in connection with a merger or acquisition.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

04

Data security

In plain wordsEncrypted at rest and in transit, audited regularly; no system is perfect, so use a strong password.

  • AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
  • TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure data centres with physical security
  • Employee training on data protection

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

05

Data retention

In plain wordsKept while your account is active; most of it is gone within two years of leaving, payment records last seven.

Active account
For the duration of membership.
Inactive account
Two years after last activity.
Payment records
Seven years, as required by law.
Communication logs
One year after account closure.
Analytics
Anonymised and retained indefinitely.

You can request deletion of your data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

06

Your rights and choices

In plain wordsSee it, fix it, export it, restrict it, delete it, or withdraw consent — from Settings or by writing to us.

Access
Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure
Request deletion of your data.
Portability
Receive your data in a portable format.
Restriction
Limit how we process your data.
Objection
Object to certain processing activities.
Withdraw consent
Withdraw consent you previously gave.

Profile visibility, communication preferences, notification settings, data export and account deletion are all available in your account settings.

07

Cookies and tracking

In plain wordsEssential cookies keep you signed in; the rest you can switch off in your browser.

Essential
Authentication and session management, security and fraud prevention, load balancing.
Functional
Remembering preferences, language and region, personalisation.
Analytics
Usage patterns, feature effectiveness and error tracking.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

08

International transfers

In plain wordsPrimarily stored in India; any transfer abroad is covered by recognised safeguards.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
  • Your explicit consent for specific transfers

We primarily store data in India with backup facilities in secure international locations.

09

Children's privacy

In plain wordsAdults only; anything from a minor is deleted as soon as we know.

Our services are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

10

Changes to this policy

In plain wordsWe will post updates here and email you about anything material.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification for material changes
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Privacy team

Something unclear? Ask a person.

Rights requests are acknowledged within 48 hours. The Data Protection Officer can be reached at dpo@matrimonyexchange.com.