https://lingayath-matrimony.com/ is an online matrimonial platform committed to helping individuals find suitable life partners. We value your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided through the Lingayath Matrimony website and mobile applications.
By accessing or using our website/apps and by voluntarily providing your personal information, you agree to the collection, use, storage, processing, and sharing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access or use our website or apps.
Information We Collect
To provide our matrimonial services effectively, we may collect the following information from users, including but not limited to:
Name, gender, date of birth , Email address and mobile number ,Residential address, city, state, and pin/zip code,Educational qualifications, profession, and income details ,Photographs and profile videos uploaded by you .Government-issued identity proof documents (only if voluntarily submitted for verification with explicit consent).Login credentials such as username and password
If you choose to subscribe to paid services, we may collect billing-related information such as billing address, payment method details, and transaction references. Payment processing is handled through secure servers.
Cookies and Automatic Data Collection
We use cookies to improve user experience and maintain login sessions. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may also encounter third-party cookies on certain pages; we do not control how third parties use cookies.
When you access our website or apps, we may automatically collect technical information such as:
IP address
Device ID and device specifications
Browser type and log files
Approximate geographic location
Use of Social Media Login
If you register or log in using third-party platforms such as Google, Facebook, or other social networking services, we may collect the information you authorize those platforms to share with us through their APIs.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for purposes including:
Account creation, authentication, and profile management
Matching profiles and delivering personalized services
Verification and fraud prevention
Data analysis, usage trends, and service improvement
Marketing research and promotional activities
Communication regarding services, updates, and offers
We may use aggregated and anonymized data for analytical and business purposes.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
With our affiliates, associates, or subsidiaries for service delivery and marketing purposes
To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from government or law enforcement authorities
To prevent fraud, investigate suspicious activities, or protect the rights, safety, and property of users or the public
With payment gateways, service providers, and anti-fraud partners as required to deliver our services
During corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers
Lingayath Matrimony is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or apps linked from our platform.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Provide our services
Enforce agreements
Resolve disputes
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Protect legitimate business interests
Once the purpose is fulfilled, data may be securely deleted or anonymized as per applicable laws.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Lingayath Matrimony reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website/apps constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.