Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Barakath Nikkah ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your information when you use our Android mobile application and website services.

2. Information We Collect

To provide matrimonial matchmaking services, we collect information you provide directly or authorize via third-party login providers like Google:

• Google Account Information: When you register or log in using Google OAuth, we collect your Full Name, Primary Email Address, and Profile Picture URL provided by Google APIs.
• Matrimonial Profile Details: Date of birth, gender, marital status, education, occupation, community preferences, location details, phone number, and family background provided voluntarily by you during profile creation.
• Media & Photos: Photographs uploaded by you to construct your matrimony profile.
• Device & Log Data: Device model, OS version, IP address, system activity, and unique push notification tokens to send profile match alerts and secure your session.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use information collected through Google Sign-In and the app solely for legitimate operational purposes:

• Authenticating and creating your safe Barakath Nikkah user account.
• Displaying basic identity details in your matrimony profile for matching purposes.
• Providing location-based or criteria-filtered partner recommendations.
• Communicating important account updates, customer support messages, and match recommendations.
• Preventing fraud, duplicate registrations, spam, and unauthorized access.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and web APIs may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to store session details, remember user preferences, and analyze platform traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the service may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Sharing and Protection

We prioritize data security and confidentiality. Your personal information and Google account details are kept strictly confidential. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

Information is only shared under the following conditions:

• With Other Members: Profile information you voluntarily make public will be visible to other registered members based on your privacy settings.
• Service Providers: Secure infrastructure partners (e.g., Firebase, hosting servers) who assist in running our applications under strict confidentiality terms.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental inquiry to protect the safety and rights of our users.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are strictly intended for individuals who are of legal marriageable age (18 years and above for females, 21 years and above for males, as per Indian legal requirements). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors under the age of 18.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (including HTTPS encryption, secure database access control, and tokenized authorization) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

8. Data Retention & Account Deletion Procedure

We retain user data as long as your account remains active. You retain full ownership and control over your personal data:

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy or through in-app notifications.

10. Contact Us Regarding Privacy

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: