Effective Date: January 30, 2025
At Shadi.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, location, and other details necessary for creating your profile. We may also collect information about your preferences and interests to better match you with potential partners.
- Profile Information: Photographs, religious and cultural preferences, educational background, professional details, and other information you choose to share.
- Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and activity logs related to interactions on our platform.
- Communication Data: Messages, chats, and interactions with other members on Shadi.com.
- Cookies: We use cookies tohance your experience on Shadi.com. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account.
- To match you with compatible members.
- To facilitate communication between users.
- To enhance and personalize your experience on our platform.
- To analyze user behavior and preferences to improve our services.
- To monitor and ensure security and prevent fraudulent activities.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
- To send service-related notifications, promotions, or updates.
- Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and only share your information under the following circumstances:
- With other registered users as per your privacy settings.
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform and providing our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- We may share your profile (without direct contact details) to promote your profile on our social media platforms as well as directly with other matching members.
- When required by law, legal processes, or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
- In case of business transfers, mergers, or acquisitions.
