Privacy & Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Maratha Lagna Sohala collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our matrimonial platform. We process information to provide profile registration, matchmaking, search, communication, verification, and account support.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and data generated from your use of the platform:

• Account Information: Name, email address, mobile number, password, and verification status.
• Profile Data: Date of birth, gender, location, photos, education, occupation, family information, preferences, horoscope details, and other information you choose to add.
• Communication and Requests: Messages, interests, contact requests, support requests, and phone-verification requests.
• Technical Information: Basic device, browser, IP address, authentication, and security information needed to operate and protect the service.

3. How We Use Information

We use your data to provide and improve our services:

• Create and display your matrimonial profile and help you discover compatible profiles.
• Support search, interests, accepted contact details, messaging, notifications, and profile verification.
• Respond to support requests and maintain the security and reliability of the platform.
• Prevent fraud, misuse, spam, and unauthorized access, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Your profile information may be visible to other registered users according to the features and privacy controls available on the platform. We may also share information in limited circumstances:

• With Other Users: Profile information you publish may be viewed by registered members for matrimonial purposes. Contact information is shared through the platform's contact and interest rules.
• Service Providers: With providers that help us host the application, send email, store data, or maintain technical services.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, court orders, or protect rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In case of mergers or acquisitions, with appropriate protections.

5. Data Security

We use access controls, authentication, password protection, server-side validation, and other reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No internet service can guarantee complete security. Please report suspected unauthorized access or misuse to our support team.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data:

• Review and update available profile information through your account.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information by contacting support.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, subject to legal and operational requirements.

We will review privacy requests and respond within a reasonable period, subject to applicable law and the nature of the request.

We generally retain account and profile information while your account is active. After deletion, some information may be retained for legal, security, dispute-resolution, or backup purposes for as long as reasonably necessary.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We may use essential cookies or browser storage to support login sessions, authentication, security, and basic site functionality. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not work correctly if essential storage is blocked.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies before sharing data.

9. Children's Privacy

Maratha Lagna Sohala is intended only for people who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly permit minors to register. If we learn that a minor has created an account, we will take reasonable steps to restrict or delete the account.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when our services, practices, or legal obligations change. We will update the date shown at the top and, where appropriate, provide notice through the platform or email.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact us at support@marathalagnasohala.com or through our support form.