PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

Your Privacy Is Part
Of Our Promise.

Finding a life partner requires trust. This Privacy Policy explains how RishtaWaala collects, protects, and responsibly uses your information.

DPDP Act 2023 Compliant
End-to-End Encrypted Data Transfer
Secure Verification Infrastructure
Razorpay PCI-DSS Payments
Privacy Controls For Every Profile
Effective Date
18 May 2026
Version
1.0
Entity
Yuga Yatra Retail
Privacy Rights
DPDP Act 2023
Data Encryption
AES-256
Secure Payments
Razorpay PCI-DSS

Information We Protect

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Introduction

YugaYatra Retail OPC Private Limited (operating as “Rishtawaala”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights under applicable Indian law.

This Policy applies to rishtawaala.com and our mobile applications. By using our Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described herein. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
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Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Identity & Contact

Full name, date of birth, gender, phone number, email address.

Location Data

Current city, state, country, native place; NRI details including visa status.

Profile Information

Religion, caste, education, occupation, income range, diet, lifestyle habits, hobbies, and interests.

Family Information

Family background, values, parents occupation.

Horoscope / Kundali Data

Birth date, birth time, birth city, Rashi, Guna score. Sensitive Personal Data.

Media

Profile photographs, video profiles, and verification documents.

Preferences

Preferred age range, height, location, and lifestyle.

Communications

Messages exchanged with other users on the Platform.

Payment Information

Processed via Razorpay — we do NOT store credit card numbers or banking credentials.

Information Collected Automatically

Device info: IP address, browser type, operating system, unique identifiers.

Usage data: Pages viewed, search queries, profiles browsed.

Log data: Access timestamps, referring URLs.

Sensitive Personal Data (SPDI)

We collect SPDI only with your explicit consent and use it solely for the purpose of providing matrimonial matching services in compliance with SPDI Rules 2011 and DPDP Act 2023.
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How We Use Information

Profile Matching

Suggest compatible matrimonial profiles based on preferences

Account Management

Create, maintain, and operate your account

Communication

Facilitate messaging between matched users

Profile Verification

Verify profile authenticity manually or via APIs

Subscription & Payments

Process payments securely via Razorpay

Safety & Security

Detect and prevent fraud and prohibited activities

Customer Support

Respond to queries and complaints

Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable Indian laws and regulatory directives

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Information Sharing

We Never Sell Your Personal Information

We share data only in the following circumstances:

With other users

Profile information (controlled by your Privacy Settings) is visible to other members.

With Razorpay

Payment data is shared under strict PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure.

With verification providers

Limited data shared with trusted verification services under MeitY/DigiLocker API models with explicit consent.

With communication providers

Limited contact info shared for OTP and auth delivery.

DigiLocker-Based KYC Verification

Rishtawaala may retrieve Aadhaar, PAN, or other documents securely via verified APIs in compliance with the DPDP Act 2023. We do not store DigiLocker credentials and access records only with your explicit consent.

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Data Retention Timeline

Active profile dataDuration of active account
Inactive accounts3 years after last login
Payment transactions7 years (regulatory compliance)
Verification documentsDeleted post verification
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Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.

Right to Nominate

Nominate a representative to handle data rights in event of incapacity.

To exercise these rights, email us at:

privacy@rishtawaala.com
Response Time: Within 30 Days
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How We Secure Your Data

Supabase RLS Security

All data stored in Supabase with RLS (Row Level Security) enforced.

TLS 1.2+ Protection

Data in transit is encrypted via TLS 1.2+ (HTTPS enforced).

AES-256 Encryption

Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.

Restricted Internal Access

Access restricted on a strict need-to-know basis.

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Cookies Policy

We use essential and functional cookies to remember sessions and preferences.

No Targeted Advertising No Ad Tracking Session Security Enabled
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Children's Privacy

18+ Platform Only

The Platform is strictly for users aged 18 and above. If we discover registration by a minor, the account and all associated data will be deleted instantly.

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Grievance Officer

Praveen Gupta
Data Protection & Grievance Officer
Praveen Gupta
Grievance Officer / DPO Yuga Yatra Retail OPC Pvt. Ltd.
grievance@rishtawaala.com
Response: 48 Hours
Resolution: 30 Days

Trust Is The Foundation Of Every Meaningful Relationship.

Your information belongs to you. Our responsibility is to protect it with transparency, security, and care.

DPDP Compliant Encrypted Infrastructure Privacy Controls Verified Ecosystem