Welcome to Palkar Jodi, a platform dedicated to helping individuals find their life partners by connecting Nowra (boys) and Nowri (girls) through thoughtfully curated profiles. Founded by Bharatnivas, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our matrimonial services, we collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you create a profile as a Nowra or Nowri, we collect details such as your name, age, gender, contact information (e.g., phone number, email address), marital status, educational background, occupation, family details, and preferences for a potential partner.
• Profile Information: This includes photographs, biodata, hobbies, lifestyle preferences, and other details you provide to showcase your profile to potential matches.
• Verification Information: To ensure authenticity, we may collect government-issued identification details or other documents for profile verification, if applicable.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, such as pages visited, searches performed, and profiles viewed, to improve our services.
• Technical Data: This includes your IP address, device type, browser information, and other technical details collected automatically when you use our website or app.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and display your profile to potential matches based on your preferences.
• Facilitate communication between users who express mutual interest, if permitted by you.
• Verify the authenticity of profiles to maintain a safe and trusted community.
• Improve our platform’s functionality, user experience, and matchmaking algorithms.
• Send you notifications, updates, or promotional messages related to our services (you may opt out of these communications).
• Comply with legal obligations, if required.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We prioritize the security of your data and implement robust measures to protect it:

• Secure Storage: All personal information is stored in encrypted databases with restricted access.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel with a legitimate need can access your data, and they are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Secure Transmission: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is protected using industry-standard encryption protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS).
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and updates to ensure our systems remain secure against threats.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We share your profile information with other users only when you agree to display your profile or communicate with a potential match.
• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, payment processors) to assist with our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your information and can exercise the following rights:

• Access and Update: You can view and update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
• Delete Your Data: You may request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. We will process such requests promptly, subject to any legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us.
• Profile Visibility: You can control who sees your profile by adjusting your privacy settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account, we will remove your profile from our platform and delete your data, except for any information we are required to retain by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These help us analyze usage patterns, remember your preferences, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside India, your data may be transferred to and stored in servers located in India. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or sending you a notification. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

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Thank you for trusting Palkar Jodi with your personal information. We are dedicated to helping you find your life partner while safeguarding your privacy.