Privacy Policy & DPDP Act Compliance
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 Compliance
Divorcee Matrimony operates as a responsible Data Fiduciary in strict adherence to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable Indian data security regulations. We recognize that matrimonial matchmaking involves deeply sensitive personal information.
1. Categories of Personal Data Collected
We process only such personal data as is necessary to facilitate matrimonial matchmaking based on your explicit consent:
- Identity Data: Full name, verified mobile number, email address, date of birth, gender, marital status, and government-issued ID/divorce decree (for optional blue-tick verification).
- Matrimonial Profile Data: Religion, caste, subcaste, horoscope/kundali details, educational qualifications, profession, annual income, lifestyle choices, and partner preferences.
- Visual Media: Profile photographs uploaded with custom visibility controls (Public, Premium Members Only, or Upon Request).
- Activity Data: Expressed interests, shortlisted candidates, encrypted chat logs, and billing invoices.
2. Purpose & Legal Basis of Processing
All data is processed strictly for the lawful purpose of matrimonial matchmaking, profile verification, fraud prevention, and community safety under your explicit, informed consent.
3. Rights of the Data Principal
Under Section 11-14 of the DPDP Act 2023, you enjoy full autonomy over your data:
- Right to Access: You can download an automated, complete machine-readable copy of your personal data at any time via your member privacy dashboard.
- Right to Correction & Erasure: You can update inaccuracies or permanently delete and anonymize your account and associated media directly from the privacy settings.
- Right of Grievance Redressal: Dedicated redressal through our designated Grievance Officer within statutory timelines.
- Right to Nominate: You may designate a representative to exercise your data rights in the event of death or incapacity.
4. Data Retention & Storage Limitations
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for matrimonial matchmaking purposes. Verification documents (ID/decrees) are encrypted at rest and permanently purged within 90 days if rejected. OTP authentication logs are automatically pruned after 30 days. When an account is deleted, all photos and documents are wiped immediately and personal identifiers are permanently anonymized.