Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

To provide personalized and accurate matrimonial matches, we collect:

• Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, marital status, religion, caste, sub-caste, gotra, and mother tongue.
• Contact Information: Verified email address, phone number, residential address, and emergency contact details.
• Professional & Lifestyle Details: Education degrees, profession, employer, annual income, height, diet, and lifestyle habits.
• Photographs & Documents: Profile photographs, family photos, and government ID proofs uploaded for verification.
• Horoscope / Kundli Data: Birth time, place of birth, and astro charts (if provided).

2. Granular Privacy & Photo Shield

You have full autonomy over your profile visibility:

• Photo Shield: You can set your photos to "Visible to All Members", "Visible to Accepted Matches Only", or "Visible Only on Mutual Photo Request".
• Contact Masking: Your phone number and email remain private and masked until you explicitly accept a contact view request or connect with a mutual match.
• Stealth / Incognito Mode: Premium members can browse profiles without leaving profile visitor footprints.

3. Data Protection & Encryption

We implement bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption for data in transit and robust hashing protocols for stored passwords and documents. We strictly enforce access controls so that only authorized concierge staff can inspect verification documents.

4. Zero Data Selling Commitment

We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal data or contact information to third-party advertisers or marketing networks. Your data is used exclusively within the Tulsimeershadi matrimonial ecosystem.

5. Account Deletion & Right to be Forgotten

You can deactivate or permanently delete your profile at any time through Account Settings. Upon permanent deletion, your profile, photos, and personal records are permanently erased from our active databases.