Privacy Policy - HereInUS

1. Introduction

HereInUS ("we," "our," or "us") operates the HereInUS matrimony platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Account details: name, email address, phone number, date of birth
Profile information: gender, religion, community, education, profession, location, bio, photos
Partner preferences: age range, religion, location preferences
Communications: messages sent through the platform, feedback, and support requests
Payment information: processed securely through third-party payment processors

Information Collected Automatically

Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
Analytics data: collected via Google Analytics to improve our services

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account and profile
To match you with compatible profiles based on your preferences
To facilitate communication between matched users
To process payments and manage subscriptions
To send notifications about interests, matches, and messages
To improve and optimize our platform and user experience
To ensure safety and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Other members: Your profile information is visible to other registered users, subject to your privacy settings (e.g., photo visibility controls)
Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, photo storage)
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public

5. Your Privacy Controls

Photo visibility: Choose who can see your photos (everyone, after interest accepted, or private)
Profile deactivation: Temporarily hide your profile from search and discovery
Account deletion: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
Profile editing: Update or remove any profile information at any time

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we permanently remove your profile, photos, messages, and associated data. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know: Request what personal information we have collected about you
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of sale: We do not sell your personal information
Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hereinus.com or use the account settings in your profile to delete your data.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. This service may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

privacy@hereinus.com