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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Havyaka Vivaha ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website www.havyakavivaha.com and the Havyaka Vivaha mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register and create a profile, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Profile photographs
  • Educational qualifications
  • Profession and employment details
  • Location (district, state)
  • Marital status
  • Religious details (gothra, nakshatra, rashi)
  • Horoscope information
  • Family details
  • Physical attributes (height, complexion)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (device type, operating system)
  • Push notification tokens (for sending notifications)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our matchmaking service
  • Create and manage your profile
  • Display your profile to other registered members
  • Facilitate communication between members (interests, messages)
  • Send push notifications about profile views, interests, and updates
  • Verify and approve profiles for authenticity
  • Improve our Service and user experience
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With other members: Your profile details (name, photos, education, profession, etc.) are visible to other registered and approved members of the platform.
  • Phone number: Your phone number is shared only when you explicitly approve a phone number request from another member.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Your data is stored on Microsoft Azure servers located in Central India.
  • All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt).
  • Photos are stored securely in Azure Blob Storage.
  • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View and download your profile information at any time.
  • Update: Edit and update your profile details.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data.
  • Control visibility: Control who can view your photos through privacy settings.

7. Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by emailing us at anand.madgeri@gmail.com. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your profile, photos, messages, and all related data within 7 business days.

8. Push Notifications

We use Expo Push Notification service (via Firebase Cloud Messaging) to send you notifications about profile views, interests, messages, and important updates. You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies and local storage for authentication (JWT tokens) and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: