Last updated: 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how GathBandhan ("we", "us") collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you use our website and apps. By using GathBandhan, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information we collect
Account and profile information you provide — name, contact details, photos, family, education, partner preferences and (optionally) birth details for horoscope features.
Verification information — a government ID submitted for identity verification, of which we retain only a masked reference.
Usage information — how you interact with the service, used to improve matches and safety.
3. How we use your information
To create your profile, suggest and rank matches, enable connections and chat, generate documents like your biodata and Kundali, verify identity, prevent fraud, and provide support.
4. What we share
Profile information you choose to show is visible to other members per your privacy settings. Your contact number is shared only after a mutual connection. We do not sell your personal data.
5. Your controls
You control photo and contact visibility, can block or report members, and can edit or delete your information. You can request account deletion at any time.
6. Data security & retention
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data and retain it only as long as needed for the service or as required by law. Verification documents are purged after review per our retention policy.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies (including for language and session) to operate the service.
8. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact us at support@gathbandhan.in.