Privacy Policy
Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to any personal information which Kshatriya Matrimony may collect when you visit our Website (www.kshatriyamatrimony.org) or use our mobile applications (either Andriod or iOS) (“Apps”), during the process of enrolling/subscribing for our services, or visit our office premises.
This Privacy Policy also covers the type of personal information that we collect and what we do with such information collected through various sources. This policy also describes the cookies being used at the Website and about third parties’ use of cookies.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of any legal entities or companies that we do not control or own, or to any people that we do not manage or employ. In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” “Kshatriya Matrimony” refers to Kshatriya Matrimony. For more information about us, please visit www.kshatriyamatrimony.org.
What Personal Information we may collect
The personal information we may collect from our members and visitors who enroll for the various services our site offers including email address, first name, last name, date of birth, educational qualifications, occupation, a user-specified password, mailing address, zip/pin code and telephone/mobile number or fax number.
If you establish a credit account with us to pay the fees we charge, some additional information, including a billing address, a credit/debit card number and a credit/debit card expiration date and tracking information from cheques or demand drafts is collected. We use a secure server for credit card transactions to protect the credit card information of our users and Cookies are used to store the login information.
If you provide us with personal information on behalf of another person/data subject, you would be considered responsible for ensuring that you have such person’s/data subject’s consent for sharing the information with us.
Why We Collect, Use and Store the Personal Information
The information we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Website or Apps, the choices you make and the products and features you use and/or enroll for. The Information is used for authentication and account access. If a user registers using social networking platforms such as Facebook, Google, LinkedIn and others we may collect personal information you choose to allow us to access through their APIs. When the user/member accesses our websites or apps, information relating to device ID, log files, geographic location, device information/specification are also collected automatically.
We may also use your personal information for analysis of information, usage trends and to evaluate and improve our Website/App, marketing research , preventing of frauds. In our efforts to continually improve our product and service offerings, we collect and analyse demographic and profile information about our users'/members’ activity on our Website/Apps. We identify and use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our website/apps. Your IP address is also used to help identify you and to gather broad demographic information.
We may also use the information for:
Internal records for correspondence.
Providing you with information you request, process online requests and for other related purposes.
Improve our service offerings and personalize your experience.
Periodically sending promotional emails about new service offerings, or any other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
Contacting you for collection of feedback/surveys.
Any postings, comments or other content that you may post on our website or our social media platforms.
We may transfer personal information to our contracted service providers who may be located in other countries. Adequate data protection is provided before any such data transfers are made.
Disclosing your personal information to third parties in the event that we sell or liquidate any part of our business or assets.
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How We Secure the Information Collected
Kshatriya Matrimony is committed to ensuring that your personal information collected is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
We continuously develop and evaluate our security policy with respect to the processing of personal information. We strive to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
Regarding your use of our website, it should be noted that the open nature of the Internet is such that information and personal information may flow over networks connecting you to our systems without security measures in some cases and may be accessed and used by people other than those for whom the information is intended. You acknowledge that, Kshatriya Matrimony can’t prevent the use (or misuse) of such personal information by others.
In case you follow a link to any of the sites which may be arising out of Kshatriya Matrimony’s Website, please note that these sites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility and/or liability for these policies or content of such sites. Please check the policies of such sites before you submit any personal information to those sites.
How Long We Retain the Information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary. Personal information that we process for any purpose(s) shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose(s). For as long as the users subscribe to our services to meet their suitable purpose(s) for which it was collected, for the sake of enforcing agreements, for performing audits, for resolving any form of disputes, for establishing legal defences, for pursuing legitimate businesses and to comply with the relevant applicable laws.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit any Website and allow the website to recognize your device. Cookies are used for authentication, tracking, and maintaining user-specific information and often contain a unique and anonymous identifier.
We analyze your IP and browser information to determine what is most effective about our Website, to help us identify ways to improve it and make it more effective. Kshatriya Matrimony’s website does not usually refer to any other external website. In case where there is a reference to other website(s), Kshatriya Matrimony’s privacy policy does not apply to those websites. You are requested to read the privacy policy of those websites to gain more information.
By using our Website, you agree that we can place cookies and other similar technologies on your device (including mobile devices) as explained in this Cookies policy. By continuing to use your mobile device to access this Website, you agree that the following information may be collected: your unique device identifier, mobile device IP address, information about your device’s operating system, mobile carrier details and your location related information (to the extent permissible under applicable law).
Why Do We Use Cookies
To ensure a better experience. Cookies do a lot of different things, such as navigating between different pages efficiently, remembering user preferences and helping us to ensure that content that is seen is more relevant to you and your interests.
Do We Analyze Personal Information
We may. Kshatriya Matrimony, based on the requirement, may combine information from publicly available sources, and from our e-mail, website, and personal interactions with you (this includes information collected across our different sources). We combine this information to better assess your experience, to better offer and sell relevant products and/or services and to perform the other activities described throughout our privacy policy. The legal basis for this processing and analysis is our legitimate interest for the proper administration.
Do We Use Cookies From Any Third Parties
Some cookies we may use are from third party companies, such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics and through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to provide us with web analytics and intelligence about our Website. These companies use programming code to collect information about your interaction with our Website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click on and how long you are on our sites. This code is only active while you are active on our Website. For more information on how these companies collect and use information on our behalf, please refer to their respective privacy policies. Kshatriya Matrimony may use non-tracking cookie technologies such as web beacons (including conversion pixels) or other technologies for similar purposes as above and we may include these on our sites, in marketing e-mail messages or our newsletter, to determine whether messages have been opened and links clicked on. Web beacons do not place information on your device, but they may work in conjunction with cookies to monitor Website activity.
Do We Allow Not To Use Cookies
Possible to an extent. By using Kshatriya Matrimony’s Website you agree that we can place cookies on your device including mobile device. If you want to remove existing cookies from your device you can do this using your browser options. If you want to block future cookies being placed on your device you can change your browser settings to do this. Please bear in mind that deleting and blocking cookies will have an impact on your user experience as parts of the Website may no longer work or take more time than usual to load the required contents. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to block cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon as you visit our site or click on a link in a targeted email that we have sent you, even if you have previously deleted our cookies.
IP Address
Our Website uses Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses. An IP Address is a number assigned to your computer by your Internet service provider, so you can access the Internet. Generally, an IP address changes each time you connect to the Internet (it is a “dynamic” address). We use your IP address to report aggregate information on use and to help improve the Website.
You should be aware that this Website is not intended for or designed to attract, individuals under the age of 18. We do not collect personally identifiable information from any person we actually know is an individual under the age of 18.
Areas of this Website that collect your information use industry standard secure socket layer encryption (SSL), reasonable security controls, appropriate technical, physical organizational security controls are employed for protection of information; however, to take advantage of this your browser must support encryption protection.
Processing
We collect the information to ensure a proper connection buildup, system security and to improve our Website. We have a legitimate interest in the provision of our Website and services, in technical security, rectification of malfunctions as well as detection and tracking of unauthorized access or attempt of access.
Disclosure to Third Parties
To the extent permitted by law and to fulfil the purpose of this Website, we may share your personal information with agents, contractors or partners of Kshatriya Matrimony in connection with the services that these individuals or entities perform for Kshatriya Matrimony. These agents, contractors or partners are restricted from using this information in any way other than to provide services for Kshatriya Matrimony or services for the collaboration in which they and Kshatriya Matrimony is engaged in. We may, for example, provide your information to agents, contractors or partners for hosting our databases, for information processing services so that they can mail you information that you requested for. You may remove yourself from any such list or notification at any time.
We reserve the right to share your personal information to respond to duly authorized information requests of governmental authorities or where required by law. In exceptionally rare circumstances where national, state or local security is at issue, Kshatriya Matrimony reserves the right to share our entire database of visitors and customers with appropriate governmental authorities.
We may also be required to disclose your personal information in the event of a legal investigation or any such other process where we are required to do so by applicable law or where we have to establish our legal rights or where disclosure is required to prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud or situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.
To the extent permitted by law, we may also provide your information to a third party in connection with the sale, assignment or other transfer of the business of this Website to which the information relates, in which case we will require any such buyer to agree to treat your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
As a convenience to our visitors/members, this Website may contain links to a number of sites that we believe may offer useful information. The policies and procedures we described here may not apply to those websites. We suggest contacting those websites directly for information on their privacy, security, information collection and distribution policies.
Monitoring
Where permitted by applicable law, Kshatriya Matrimony reserves the right to monitor, intercept, access and erase all information, material, data and communication (including emails, telephonic conversations and voicemail recordings) regarding registration and further processing of your application through the website or tool.
Privacy statement for EEA residents
Please note, for Applicants from European Economic Area (EEA), your personal information will be processed in or accessed globally, including but not limited from jurisdiction outside the EEA by members of Kshatriya Matrimony and categories of recipients (e.g. third party providers) in jurisdiction that do not have equivalent data protection laws to those in the EEA for the purpose outlined above.
Privacy statement for California residents
We are not directly in the business of selling personal information, but there may be limited circumstances where we share personal information in a manner that may be a “sale” as defined under California law.
This privacy notice enables you to request us to refrain from selling your personal information in accordance with California law. As a California resident, you have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may opt-out from any selling (as defined in “CCPA”) of your personal information by contacting us for ‘Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA)’ via an email to contact@kshatriyamatrimony.org. Please note that this right is limited to only California residents and is not absolute. We reserve the necessary rights to question, ask to prove the identity and deny the request in the event of any suspicious or fraudulent opt-out requests.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to ask Kshatriya Matrimony for copy of your personal information; to correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal information; and to obtain the personal information you provide in a structured and machine-readable format. In addition, you can object to the processing of personal information, in some circumstances. Where we have asked for your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. If you have asked to withdraw your consent to Kshatriya Matrimony from processing your information, this will not affect any processing which has already taken place at that time. For any such queries you may contact us at contact@kshatriyamatrimony.org.
These rights may be limited, for example, if fulfilling your request would reveal personal information of another person or if you ask us to delete information which we are required by law or have compelling legitimate interests to keep. If you have unresolved concerns, you have the right to complain to the information protection authority.
How Long We Retain Your Personal Information
We will retain your personal information only for as long as we need it for Kshatriya Matrimony’s legitimate business interest in accordance with applicable laws, to fulfil your registration and application process and to perform services as you have opted for or to meet legal requirements, after which we will take steps to delete your personal information or hold it in a form that no longer identifies you.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will encourage you to check for changes to this Privacy Policy occasionally, which will be available in this page.
On some occasions, we may also actively advise you of specific data handling activities or significant changes to this Privacy Policy, as required by the applicable law.
Contact Us
Grievance Officer : Office Secretary
Address : Justice Satyanaraya Raju Sadan
House No: 2-1-284, Flat No: 103,
Block-II, Kshatriya Towers,
Nallakunta, Hyderabad - 500044
Telangana, India
Phone : +91-40-2766 4358 / 2766 4359.
Email address : contact@kshatriyamatrimony.org
The Grievance officer is available between 10 am to 6 pm IST from Monday to Saturday excluding Sundays and Public Holidays in India.