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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Saathiya collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: January 1, 2026

01Information We Collect

  • Personal information you provide during registration (name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender)
  • Profile information including photos, bio, education, occupation, and preferences
  • Location data to show nearby matches (only when you grant permission)
  • Usage data including interactions, matches, messages, and feature usage
  • Device information such as browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

02How We Use Your Information

  • To create and maintain your Saathiya account
  • To provide our matching and recommendation services using AI algorithms
  • To verify your identity and ensure platform safety
  • To communicate with you about your account, matches, and platform updates
  • To improve our services, algorithms, and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

03Data Sharing & Disclosure

  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties
  • Profile information is visible to other verified users based on your privacy settings
  • We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research and analytics
  • We may disclose information when required by law or to protect user safety
  • Third-party service providers who assist us (hosting, analytics) have limited access under strict agreements

04Data Security

  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • We use secure authentication and session management
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing are conducted
  • Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • We maintain incident response procedures for data breaches

05Your Rights

  • Access and download your personal data at any time
  • Correct or update inaccurate information in your profile
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

06Data Retention

  • Active accounts: data is retained for as long as your account is active
  • Deleted accounts: personal data is removed within 30 days, with some data retained for legal compliance for up to 90 days
  • Chat messages: encrypted and retained for 12 months, then automatically purged
  • Analytics data: anonymized and retained indefinitely

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@saathiya.app