Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2026

Introduction

Swarnakar Shreshth Foundation ("SSF", "Foundation", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you use the Swarnakar Shreshth Foundation website and mobile application (collectively, the "Platform").

Our Platform is specifically developed for members of the Swarnakar community to provide a digital community platform for member profiles, community directory services, matrimonial profiles, events, birthdays, and community success stories.

Our website is available at:

https://swarnakarshreshthfoundation.in

By accessing or using our website or mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We collect information that users voluntarily provide when creating an account, creating or updating a profile, or using particular features of the Platform.

The information we may collect includes:

Account Information

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number, where provided
  • Password and authentication-related information

Community Profile Information

Users may choose to provide additional information to create their community profile, including:

  • Soni/Community Category
  • Gotra
  • Occupation Type
  • Occupation
  • Native Place
  • Country
  • State
  • City
  • Profile Photograph
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Other profile information voluntarily provided by the user

Gender, Date of Birth, Profile Photograph, Country, State, and City are not required to create a basic account or to access the general sections of the Platform.

Users may complete or update their profile after registration.

The Platform does not require or collect an exact residential address as part of the member profile.


2. Information Provided Through Matrimony

Users who choose to use the Matrimony functionality may voluntarily provide additional information about themselves for the purpose of creating a matrimonial profile.

Such information may include:

  • Personal and profile information
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Profile Photograph
  • Country
  • State
  • City
  • Native Place
  • Education and occupation information
  • Other matrimonial information voluntarily provided by the user

Matrimonial information may be displayed to authenticated community members according to the functionality of the Platform.

Users should exercise appropriate caution when communicating with other members and should not share sensitive personal, financial, password, or security information with other users.

The Foundation does not guarantee the accuracy, authenticity, or completeness of information submitted by users. Users are responsible for independently verifying information before making matrimonial or personal decisions.


3. Community Directory

The Platform provides a Community Directory through which registered community members can discover and search for other members of the Swarnakar community.

Basic member information may be displayed in directory listings.

Authenticated users may be able to access additional information on a member's detailed profile depending on the profile information provided by that member and the functionality of the Platform.

Detailed community profiles may include information such as:

  • Name
  • Profile Photograph
  • Occupation
  • Occupation Type
  • Gotra
  • Community Category
  • Native Place
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Country
  • State
  • City
  • Other information voluntarily provided by the member

The Foundation does not collect or display an exact residential address as part of the member profile.


4. Profile Information and Optional Fields

The Platform allows users to create a basic account without providing all profile information.

Users may subsequently complete their profile by voluntarily providing additional information.

Information such as Gender, Date of Birth, Profile Photograph, Country, State, and City is optional for general registration and general use of the Platform.

Certain Platform features, including detailed Community Directory and Matrimony profile functionality, may require a member to have a sufficiently complete profile before the member can access certain detailed member information.

This is intended to maintain the usefulness and integrity of community and matrimonial profiles.

Users can review and update their profile information through the available profile-management functionality.


5. Today's Birthday

The Platform provides a Today's Birthday section that allows community members to see members whose birthday falls on the current date.

Where a member has voluntarily provided their Date of Birth and the information is eligible to appear through the Platform's functionality, their birthday may be displayed in this section.

Users who do not provide their Date of Birth will not be included in birthday-related functionality that requires this information.


6. Events

The Platform may provide information about community events, programs, meetings, cultural activities, and other Foundation activities.

Where event registration functionality is provided, we may collect information necessary to manage participation, such as:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number
  • Registration information
  • Other information voluntarily provided for the event

Event photographs or videos may be captured during Foundation events and may be published on the Foundation's website, mobile application, or other official Foundation communication channels for community information, documentation, or promotional purposes.


7. Success Stories

The Platform may publish Success Stories highlighting achievements and inspiring journeys of members of the Swarnakar community.

Information published as part of a Success Story may include:

  • Member's name
  • Photograph
  • Professional or educational achievements
  • Personal achievement information
  • Story or biography
  • Other information provided for publication

Success Stories are intended to recognize achievements and inspire members of the community.

Where information is submitted for publication, the Foundation may use the submitted information for the relevant Success Story and related Foundation communication.


8. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through the Platform for purposes including:

  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Authenticating users
  • Managing member profiles
  • Providing Community Directory functionality
  • Providing Matrimony functionality
  • Displaying relevant member information to authenticated community members
  • Providing Today's Birthday functionality
  • Managing and displaying community events
  • Publishing community Success Stories
  • Responding to user enquiries and support requests
  • Sending important account or Platform-related notifications
  • Maintaining and improving Platform functionality
  • Preventing fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, and abuse
  • Protecting the security and integrity of the Platform
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations

We use information only for legitimate purposes related to operating and improving the Foundation's services.


9. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade users' personal information for monetary gain.

Information may be accessible or disclosed in the following circumstances:

Within the Platform

Certain profile information may be displayed to authenticated community members as part of the Community Directory, Matrimony, Today's Birthday, or other Platform functionality.

Foundation Administrators

Authorized Foundation administrators may access information necessary to operate, maintain, moderate, and support the Platform.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information where required by applicable law, legal process, court order, or government authority.

Protection and Security

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of the Foundation, our users, or the Platform.

We do not disclose personal information to third parties for unrelated advertising or commercial purposes.


10. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.

These measures may include authentication controls, access restrictions, secure server infrastructure, and other appropriate security practices.

However, no internet-based system or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are responsible for keeping their passwords and account credentials confidential and should not share them with others.


11. Cookies and Technical Information

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand website usage
  • Analyze website performance
  • Improve the user experience

We may also automatically receive certain technical information when users access the Platform, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Login activity
  • Basic usage information
  • Technical and diagnostic information

Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.


12. Account Deletion

Users have the ability to initiate permanent account deletion directly from within the mobile application.

To delete an account, an authenticated user can:

  1. Open their Profile.
  2. Select the Delete Account option.
  3. Review the confirmation message.
  4. Confirm the account deletion.

Once the deletion process is completed, the account is deleted and the user is logged out of the application.

Account deletion is different from temporarily disabling or deactivating an account.

Certain information may be retained where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud or misuse, enforce agreements, or satisfy legitimate record-keeping requirements.


13. User Rights and Profile Management

Subject to applicable laws and legitimate operational requirements, users may have the ability to:

  • Access their account information
  • View their profile information
  • Update or correct their profile
  • Add or remove optional profile information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of their account
  • Stop using the Platform

Users can manage available profile information through the profile-management functionality provided within the Platform.

For privacy-related requests that cannot be completed through the Platform, users may contact the Foundation using the contact information provided below.


14. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for ensuring that information they provide to the Platform is accurate and appropriate.

Users agree:

  • To provide truthful information.
  • To keep their account information secure.
  • To keep profile information reasonably up to date.
  • Not to create fraudulent or misleading profiles.
  • Not to impersonate another person.
  • Not to misuse information belonging to other community members.
  • Not to use the Platform for unlawful or abusive purposes.
  • Not to share another member's personal information without appropriate permission.

The Foundation may restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate applicable laws, Platform rules, or community guidelines.


15. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Maintain an active user account
  • Provide Platform functionality
  • Maintain community and matrimonial profiles
  • Provide user support
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce applicable agreements and policies

When an account is deleted, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize personal information associated with the account, subject to information that we are legally required or legitimately permitted to retain.


16. Children's Privacy

The Platform is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly permit individuals under the age of 18 to create accounts or use the Platform.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from an individual under 18 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to address and remove such information where appropriate.


17. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

These third-party services operate independently from Swarnakar Shreshth Foundation.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.


18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Platform, functionality, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page along with the revised Effective Date.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.


19. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.

Swarnakar Shreshth Foundation

Website:
https://swarnakarshreshthfoundation.in

Email:
info@swarnakarshreshthfoundation.in 

Phone:
+91 9071752929, 9071075712

Address:
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests within a reasonable period.