Effective Date: [1.8.2025]

Welcome to Meri Kahani! Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website. Please read this document carefully to understand our practices. By accessing or using Meri Kahani, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide you with a seamless and secure experience:

a. Personal Information

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Educational qualifications
• Occupation details
• Marital status
• Preferences regarding a potential match

b. Non-Personal Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (e.g., operating system)
• Log files and analytics data

c. Sensitive Information

In some cases, we may collect sensitive information such as caste, religion, or other cultural preferences if voluntarily provided by you to enhance the matchmaking process.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected and used for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your profile on Meri Kahani.
• To match you with potential partners based on your preferences.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, offers, or support.
• To improve website functionality and enhance user experience.
• To enforce our terms and policies and ensure the platform’s security.
• To comply with legal obligations, if required.

3. Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and ensure your data is shared only in the following scenarios:

• With Potential Matches: Your profile information (excluding sensitive contact details) is shared with potential matches based on your preferences.
• With Third-Party Service Providers: To enhance our services (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers), we may share non-personal or aggregated data with trusted third parties.
• For Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal process, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations.
• To Protect Our Rights: In cases of suspected fraud, abuse, or threats to our platform or users, we may share information with authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Data encryption during transmission.
• Secure servers and firewalls to safeguard stored data.
• Restricted access to sensitive information to authorized personnel only.

Despite our best efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. Users are encouraged to exercise caution while sharing sensitive information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Meri Kahani uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

• What Are Cookies? Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and improve website functionality.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Functional cookies for website performance.
  • Analytics cookies to track user behavior.
  • Advertising cookies to display relevant ads (if applicable).
• Managing Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies. However, some features of our website may not function properly without them.

6. Your Rights

As a user of Meri Kahani, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
• Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another platform.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for specific uses of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Third-Party Links

Meri Kahani may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Meri Kahani is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Meri Kahani reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Address: [Insert Physical Address]

By using Meri Kahani, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.