We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when creating an account or using our platform. This includes:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, age, and gender
• Profile Information: Religion, caste, education, occupation, and family background
• Photos: Profile pictures and gallery images you upload
• Communication Data: Messages exchanged with other users
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform

Your account information is used to create and maintain your profile on Rishtawala. We use this data to help match you with compatible individuals and to verify your identity. You can update or delete your account information at any time through your account settings.

The personal details you add to your profile (including religion, education, occupation, and family details) are visible to other registered users on our platform unless you choose to make them private. Adjust your privacy settings to control who can view your information.

Photos you upload are stored securely on our servers. Only registered users can view your photos based on your privacy settings. We do not share your photos with third parties without your consent. You can delete or modify your photos at any time.

Messages exchanged between users are stored on our servers to facilitate communication. We may monitor communications to ensure compliance with our Terms & Conditions and to prevent abuse. However, we do not access private messages without a legal obligation.

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how you use our platform and to improve your experience. These tools collect anonymous data about your browsing behavior, device type, and interaction patterns. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

We use third-party services for payment processing, hosting, and analytics. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We ensure that third parties comply with data protection regulations and do not use your information for their own purposes.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. Your data is encrypted during transmission and stored on secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data and request a copy
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your data, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request restrictions on data processing
• Request data portability in machine-readable format

You can request permanent deletion of your account and associated data by contacting our support team at support@rishtawala.com. Once deleted, your data cannot be recovered. Some data may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by prominently displaying the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

For questions about our Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: