Privacy & Cookie Policy

Information We Collect

• Personal information you provide during registration (name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender).
• Profile information including photos, bio, education, occupation, and relationship 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.

How 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.

Data 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, payment processing) have limited access under strict data processing agreements.

Data Security

• All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.
• We implement industry-standard security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular security audits.
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Your Rights

• You can access, update, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings.
• You can request a copy of all data we hold about you.
• You can opt out of marketing communications while still receiving essential service notifications.
• You can delete your account permanently, which will remove your profile and personal data from our active systems.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience. Saathiya also uses similar technologies like local storage and pixel tags.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. You can typically find these in the "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" sections of your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Saathiya.