Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Anand Kaaraj ("we", "our", "us") is a matrimonial platform dedicated to the global Sikh community. We help Sikhs around the world find meaningful life partners rooted in shared faith and values. Our platform is operated at anandkaaraj.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create a profile or use our services:

• Personal details: name, date of birth, gender, location
• Contact information: email address, phone number (optional)
• Profile information: education, profession, income, height, lifestyle preferences
• Photos you upload to your profile
• Messages you send to other members
• Payment information processed securely by Stripe (we never store card details)
• Information from social login providers (Google) if you choose to sign in that way

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your profile on the platform
• Show your profile to other members who may be a compatible match
• Enable communication between members
• Process subscription payments via Stripe
• Send you notifications about matches, messages, and account activity
• Improve and personalise your experience on the platform
• Ensure platform safety and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Profile Visibility

Your profile is visible to other registered and approved members of Anand Kaaraj. You control your profile visibility in your account settings. You may hide your profile at any time, which will remove it from browse results. Your profile is reviewed by our admin team before being made visible to ensure community standards are upheld.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Stripe — for processing subscription payments securely
• Google — if you use Google Sign-In
• Cloudflare — our hosting and infrastructure provider
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by law

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@anandkaaraj.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Our platform does not display third-party advertisements.

9. Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use industry-standard encryption, secure HTTPS connections, and Cloudflare's infrastructure to protect your data. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Anand Kaaraj is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the platform. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Anand Kaaraj
Email: info@anandkaaraj.com
Website: anandkaaraj.com