1. Introduction
Begin Forever ("we", "our", "us"), a brand of Kyomi, based in Pune, India, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at beginforever.in and beginforever.app (collectively, the "Platform").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, age, gender, and password when you register.
- Profile Information: Denomination, city, state, education, occupation, marital status, mother tongue, height, bio/about me, and partner preferences.
- Photos: Profile photos you upload for your matrimony profile.
- Communication Data: Messages you send through our in-app messaging system.
- Verification Data: Government-issued ID documents submitted for profile verification.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and approximate location
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
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 verify your identity and ensure platform safety
- To enable communication between matched members
- To send you notifications about matches, messages, and platform updates
- To improve our platform and develop new features
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure community safety
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Photo Privacy
Your profile photos are treated with the highest level of care:
- Photos are only visible to approved, verified members of the platform.
- You can choose to keep your photos private and share them only upon request.
- Photos are stored securely and are not shared with any third parties.
- You can delete your photos at any time from your profile settings.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Other Members: Your approved profile information is visible to other verified members for matchmaking purposes.
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, email services, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
- Safety: We may share information to protect the safety of our members or the public.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure, encrypted database storage
- Row-level security policies ensuring users can only access their own data
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data at any time through your profile
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt out of marketing communications
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).
9. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
10. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and ensure the platform functions correctly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Begin Forever (A brand of Kyomi)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Email: info@beginforever.in
Phone: +91 97000 25345