Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 14, 2025

Welcome to Namaste Matchmaking (“Namaste Matchmaking,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our services (“Services”), including:

  • Visiting our website at https://www.namastematchmaking.com

  • Downloading or using our mobile application

  • Participating in any promotional, social, or marketing activities connected to our platform

If you have any questions after reading this policy, please contact us at hello@namastematchmaking.com. Your trust is important to us, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information.


1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal details that you share when signing up, completing your profile, using features of the app or website, or contacting us for support. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Age, gender, and location

  • Job title and education background

  • Details related to your dating preferences or identity

  • Other profile or communication details you choose to share

We may also collect sensitive data, such as information related to your ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or relationship goals—but only with your explicit consent.

Payment Details

If you make purchases through our platform, we collect the necessary billing information (e.g., credit card number, billing zip code). These transactions are processed by our payment provider, PayPal. You can view their terms at: paypal.com

Application and Device Data

When you use our mobile app, we may collect:

  • Device type, operating system, and identifiers

  • IP address and network details

  • Location data (if you’ve given permission)

  • Usage data, like clicks, logins, and feature usage

  • Push notification preferences

  • Access permissions like camera or location (optional and adjustable in your settings)


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account

  • Match you with compatible users

  • Respond to support requests

  • Process transactions

  • Customize your experience

  • Improve our platform and features

  • Send service updates and notifications

  • Promote offers and features (opt-out available anytime)

We may also process data for legal, security, or fraud prevention reasons.


3. Legal Basis for Processing

If you are in the EU, UK, or Canada, we only process your data when we have a valid legal reason to do so:

  • Consent: When you provide it voluntarily

  • Contractual necessity: To deliver the services you’ve requested

  • Legal obligations: For compliance with applicable laws

  • Legitimate interest: To run and improve our business without overriding your privacy rights


4. When We Share Your Data

We may share data with trusted service providers and partners who support the delivery of our platform (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, analytics providers). These third parties are bound by agreements to protect your data.

We may also share data if:

  • We are legally required to

  • You have given explicit consent

  • It’s necessary for a business transfer (e.g., sale or merger)

Public features (e.g., your profile) may be viewable by other users, so please share responsibly.


5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as it’s needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.


6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Always use secure networks and take precautions with your account.


7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Update or correct your data

  • Request deletion of your account and personal info

  • Withdraw consent for data use

  • Object to specific types of processing

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at hello@namastematchmaking.com.


8. Do Not Track (DNT)

We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers due to a lack of consistent standards across the industry.


9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you’re a California resident, you may request details about how we share your data for marketing purposes, as well as request access to, or deletion of, your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Requests can be sent to hello@namastematchmaking.com.

We do not sell personal information.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices, services, or applicable laws. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” and notify you of significant changes via email or app notification.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we manage your data, reach out to:

Namaste Matchmaking
📧 hello@namastematchmaking.com
🌐 https://www.namastematchmaking.com