Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

To provide matrimonial services effectively, Vanniyar Manamalai collects information that you voluntarily provide during registration and while using the Platform.

The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

Personal Information:

• Full Name
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Marital Status
• Religion
• Community / Caste
• Mother Tongue
• Height and Physical Details
• Educational Qualifications
• Occupation
• Annual Income
• Family Information
• Residential Address
• City, State and Country
• PIN / ZIP Code
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Horoscope Details (where applicable)
• Partner Preferences

Identity Verification Information:

To enhance trust and security, Vanniyar Manamalai may request identity verification documents, including but not limited to:

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• Government-issued Identity Proof

Identity documents are collected only with your consent and solely for verification purposes.

Profile Media:

Users may voluntarily upload:

• Profile photographs
• Additional photographs
• Profile videos
• Audio introductions (if available)
• Other profile-related content

You remain responsible for ensuring that all uploaded content belongs to you or that you have permission to use it.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use Vanniyar Manamalai, certain technical information is collected automatically to improve security and user experience. This information may include:

• Device Model
• Operating System
• Browser Type
• IP Address
• Device Identifier
• Internet Service Provider
• Login Activity
• Date and Time of Access
• Referral URLs
• Geographic Location (where permission is granted)
• Network Information
• Crash Reports
• Application Performance Data

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Vanniyar Manamalai uses cookies, session identifiers, and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Improve website performance
• Analyse visitor behaviour
• Enhance security
• Personalise user experience

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party service providers such as analytics, advertising, or payment partners.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain Platform features may not function properly.

4. Payment Information

If you purchase any premium membership or paid services, payment processing is handled through secure and trusted payment gateway providers.

Depending on your chosen payment method, we may collect:

• Billing Name
• Billing Address
• Transaction Reference Number
• Payment Method
• Subscription Details
• Payment Confirmation

Vanniyar Manamalai does not permanently store your complete debit card, credit card, or banking credentials on its servers. All payment transactions are processed using industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways.

5. Social Login

If you choose to register or log in using third-party services such as Google, Facebook, Apple, or LinkedIn, Vanniyar Manamalai may receive information that you have authorised those services to share, including:

• Name
• Email Address
• Profile Photograph
• Public Profile Information

The information shared depends entirely on your privacy settings with those third-party providers.

6. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Creating and managing your matrimonial profile
• Displaying your profile to compatible members
• Providing matchmaking services
• Improving search results
• Identity verification
• Preventing fraud and misuse
• Customer support
• Processing membership subscriptions
• Sending service notifications
• Sending security alerts
• Personalising user experience
• Analysing website usage
• Improving Platform performance
• Developing new features
• Conducting research and analytics
• Complying with legal obligations

We process your information only to the extent necessary to provide and improve our services.

7. Profile Visibility

Vanniyar Manamalai is a matchmaking platform. Information included in your profile may be visible to other registered members based on your privacy settings.

Depending on your chosen privacy options, other members may view:

• Name (where applicable)
• Age
• Religion
• Community
• Education
• Occupation
• Profile Photograph
• Partner Preferences
• Other profile details you choose to display

You may control certain visibility settings through your account.

8. Information Sharing

Vanniyar Manamalai does not sell your personal information. However, your information may be shared with:

• Verified service providers
• Payment gateway partners
• Cloud hosting providers
• Identity verification partners
• Analytics providers
• SMS and Email service providers
• Customer support partners
• Government authorities when legally required
• Law enforcement agencies under applicable law
• Courts or regulatory authorities where legally necessary

Information may also be shared during business restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers, subject to applicable laws.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access Vanniyar Manamalai from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Data Retention

Vanniyar Manamalai retains your information while your account remains active, to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, prevent fraud, and for legitimate business purposes.

11. Information Security

Vanniyar Manamalai uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Our security measures include:

• SSL Encryption
• Secure Servers
• Access Controls
• Password Protection
• Firewalls
• Continuous Monitoring
• Data Backup
• Internal Security Policies

While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

12. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your profile
• Delete your account
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability (where legally available)
• Object to certain processing activities

13. Children's Privacy

Vanniyar Manamalai is intended exclusively for adults eligible for marriage. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals below the legal age for marriage. If such information is identified, it will be removed promptly.

14. Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party services linked from our Platform.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Vanniyar Manamalai reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Platform signifies acceptance of any updates.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: