Last Updated: March 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Shaadi ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shaadi.digitalnetworkgroup.in ("Website") and use our matrimonial services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you register on Shaadi, we collect the following personal information:
- Full name (first and last name)
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Religion, caste, and community details
- Profile photos and images
- Contact information (phone number, address)
- Education and occupation details
- Family information
- Partner preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information (mobile/desktop)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website or source
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Account Creation: To create and manage your matrimonial profile
- Matchmaking: To suggest compatible matches based on your preferences
- Communication: To send notifications about interests, messages, and matches
- Verification: To verify your email address and identity
- Improvement: To analyze usage and improve our services
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Profile Display: Your profile information (as configured by you) is visible to other registered users
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website (hosting, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety of our users
- Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
- Database access controls and firewalls
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account at any time. Upon deletion request:
- Your profile will be scheduled for deletion within 24 hours
- You can cancel the deletion within the 24-hour grace period
- After 24 hours, all your data will be permanently removed
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can view your profile information at any time
- Correction: You can edit and update your profile details
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and data
- Restriction: You can control what information is visible to others
- Data Portability: You can download your profile data
8. Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our services and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Sending an email notification to registered users
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: support@shaadi.digitalnetworkgroup.in
- Website: https://shaadi.digitalnetworkgroup.in