Privacy Policy

Section 1

Introduction & Identity

Welcome to khangarkshatriya.com ("Website"), operated by Khangar Kshatriya Samaj ("we", "us", "Organisation"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") has been prepared in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 of India.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this Website.

Section 2

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Type	Details	Source
Identity	Name, email, mobile number, date of birth, gender	Registration form / Google OAuth
Location	Village, tehsil, district, state, pincode	Profile form
Professional	Education, occupation, employer, designation	Profile form
Social	Gotra, family member information	Profile / family form
Technical	IP address, browser type, device info, session data	Automatic collection
Google OAuth	Google account ID, profile picture (public info only)	Google OAuth 2.0
Census Data	Head of family name, father/grandfather name, gotra, surname, mobile number, district, tehsil, village, assembly constituency, family member counts, voter count, occupation, BPL status, IP address (for fraud prevention)	Census registration form

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information or passwords (stored in encrypted form only) without your explicit consent.

Section 3

Use of Information

Collected information is used for the following purposes:

• Membership management and issuing KKS Member IDs
• Operating the public member directory and community map
• Sending notifications about news, events and announcements
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Fraud prevention and ensuring platform security
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Population census of Khangar Kshatriya families across 7 Bundelkhand districts under the Khangar Census 2026 initiative — for statistical analysis and community representation (census data is never published individually; only aggregate statistics are shared)

We will not use your information for any marketing purpose without your explicit consent.

Section 4

Sharing of Information

We do not share, sell or rent your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly permit sharing of information
• Service providers: Trusted partners providing hosting, email and technical services (acting only on our behalf)
• Legal requirement: Upon order of an Indian court, law enforcement agency or government authority
• Organisational transfer: In case of merger, acquisition or asset transfer, with prior notice to users

Section 5

Data Security

We employ industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data:

• Data transfer via HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Password encryption using the Bcrypt algorithm
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Restricted database access — authorised personnel only

While we take reasonable security measures, absolute security of data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed. In the event of any security breach, we will notify affected users promptly.

Section 6

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for session management, language preferences and maintaining login state. These include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Session cookies: For login state and language preferences
• Analytics cookies: To understand website usage (where applicable)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect some website features.

Section 7

User Rights

Under Indian law and our policy, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may obtain a copy of your collected information
• Right of Correction: You may have inaccurate or incomplete information corrected
• Right of Erasure: You may request deletion of your account and data
• Right to Object: You may object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Contact Privacy: You may hide your phone number and WhatsApp from public view (for female members this is automatic and permanent)
• Right to Hide Profile: You may remove your profile from the Members Directory

To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 business days.

Section 7A

Account & Data Deletion — Detailed Process

🗑️ Important — Data Deletion

You have the full right to request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. The following process will be followed upon a deletion request:

1. How to Request Deletion:

• Self-service (recommended): Go to "My Profile" page, scroll to the "Danger Zone" at the bottom, and click "Deactivate Account" — all data will be automatically deleted after 30 days
• Or send a request via the Contact page with subject "Delete My Account"
• Or email: grievance@khangarkshatriya.com

2. Deletion Process & Timeline:

Step	Description	Timeline
Verification	We will verify your identity (confirmation from registered email)	3 business days
Soft Deletion	Your account will be deactivated, public profile removed immediately	Immediate
Permanent Deletion	All personal data permanently removed from the database	30 business days

3. What Will Be Deleted:

• Your profile information (name, email, mobile, address, education, occupation)
• Family member data
• Business listing (Samaj Bazaar)
• Membership card and KKS Member ID
• Google OAuth connection (on our end; you must separately revoke access from Google)

4. What Cannot Be Fully Deleted:

• Your comments/reactions will be anonymised (replaced with "Anonymous User") — personal identity will be removed, but content may remain to preserve community discussion integrity
• Minimal data required for legal compliance, fraud prevention or dispute resolution (such as log records) may be retained for up to 90 days

Section 7B

🚨 OTP / Password / Fraud Warning

🔴 Critical — Security

We explicitly declare:

• We NEVER ask for OTP (One Time Password) — not by phone, not by email, not by WhatsApp
• We NEVER ask for your password — no employee or representative will ever request it
• We NEVER ask for bank account details, UPI PIN, ATM PIN, or credit/debit card information
• We NEVER charge any fee for membership — registration is completely free
• We NEVER ask you to download any third-party app

If anyone asks for such information in our name:

• Immediately cease all contact with that person
• Do not share any information
• Report to grievance@khangarkshatriya.com
• If necessary, file a complaint on the Cyber Crime Helpline 1930

Section 7C

📱 Phone / WhatsApp Privacy & Female Safety

🔒 Privacy Protection

We take the privacy of our members' contact details extremely seriously. The following safeguards are in place:

1. Phone Number & WhatsApp — Hidden by Default:

• New members' phone numbers and WhatsApp are hidden by default and not visible to anyone
• Members can toggle phone/WhatsApp visibility on or off from the "Privacy & Account" section in their Dashboard
• When turned off, your mobile number is never sent from the server to the browser

2. Female Members — Permanent Protection:

• Female members see their phone/WhatsApp toggles as disabled ("locked") in the Dashboard
• Business listings owned by female members also do not display phone numbers — a community contact email (contact@khangarkshatriya.com) is shown instead

3. Hide Profile (Directory Visibility):

• Any member can hide their profile from the Members Directory and search results
• A one-click toggle is available in the Dashboard under "Privacy & Account"
• Hiding your profile keeps your account fully active — only public visibility is turned off

4. Self-Service Account Deactivation:

• Members can deactivate their account from the "Danger Zone" at the bottom of the "My Profile" page
• After deactivation, all data is automatically and permanently deleted after 30 days
• Deactivation can be cancelled by logging back in within the 30-day grace period

Section 7D

💍 Khangar Vivah — Contact Sharing & Consent

🤝 Mutual Consent

In the Khangar Vivah (Matrimony) service, contact information is shared only after explicit Mutual Consent from both parties. Here is how the process works:

1. Mutual Consent Process:

• When a matrimonial interest is sent and accepted, the receiver provides consent for contact sharing at the time of acceptance
• The sender then receives a notification and separately provides their consent
• Only when both parties have consented are phone numbers and WhatsApp details (as per privacy settings) made visible to both sides

2. What Information Is Shared:

• The mobile number provided in the Vivah profile (used for both phone calls and WhatsApp)
• The user's contact preference (phone/WhatsApp/in-app)
• Only information that the user has voluntarily provided in their Vivah profile is shared

3. Introduction Chat & Limits:

• After mutual consent, a limited introduction chat of 15 messages (per side) is available
• After the message limit is reached, users are encouraged to connect offline using the shared contact details

4. Safety & Control:

• You can change your contact visibility anytime from your privacy settings
• Revoking consent will affect future interests; previously shared information cannot be recalled

Section 8

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any third-party website before visiting it.

When logging in via Google OAuth, Google's Privacy Policy also applies.

Section 9

Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for persons under 18 years of age ("minors"). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's data is with us, please contact us immediately.

Section 9A

Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer

⚖️ Legal — Important

1. Service Provided on "As-Is" Basis:

This Website and all its services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties of any kind — express or implied — that the services will be uninterrupted, error-free or completely secure.

2. User-Provided Information:

• Members are solely responsible for the accuracy, truthfulness and completeness of information provided in their profile, business listing and comments
• The Organisation is not liable for any incorrect, misleading or false information provided by any member
• The Organisation does not guarantee the quality, authenticity or reliability of businesses listed in Samaj Bazaar

3. Third-Party Harm:

The Organisation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from:

• Fraud committed by third parties misusing our name
• Personal disputes between members
• Website unavailability or technical malfunctions
• Any transaction with any business listed in Samaj Bazaar

4. Historical Content Disclaimer (Khangar Kshatriya Itihas):

All historical content published in the "Khangar Kshatriya Itihas" (History) section has been compiled from publicly available sources — including books, research papers, inscriptions, gazetteers, genealogical records, and oral traditions.

• This content is presented solely for educational, cultural, and community awareness purposes
• The Organisation does not guarantee the complete historical accuracy, completeness, or impartiality of this content
• Historical interpretations may vary across different sources; the perspectives presented here should not be treated as academic or legal authority
• Some content may have been contributed by community members or administrators — the Organisation is not liable for any errors, omissions, or interpretations therein
• If any reader finds content to be inaccurate or misleading, they may contact the Grievance Officer listed in Section 12

Section 10

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. In case of any significant change, we will:

• Display a prominent notice on the Website
• Notify registered members via email
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the Policy

Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Section 11

Jurisdiction & Dispute Resolution

⚖️ Legal — Important

This Privacy Policy and all disputes, claims and proceedings arising from it shall be governed by the laws of India.

Jurisdiction: For all disputes arising from this Policy, the courts at Delhi, India shall have exclusive and sole jurisdiction. The parties hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of Delhi.

Mandatory Pre-Litigation Process: Before initiating any legal proceedings, the complainant must follow this process:

• First, send a written complaint to grievance@khangarkshatriya.com
• We will respond within 30 (thirty) business days
• If unresolved, mediation shall be attempted
• Only upon failure of mediation may proceedings be initiated in Delhi courts

Language: In the event of a dispute, the English version of this Policy shall be treated as authoritative.

Section 12

Contact & Grievance Officer

For any questions, complaints or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact our Grievance Officer:

Detail	Information
Grievance Officer	Khangar Kshatriya Samaj — Administration
Email	grievance@khangarkshatriya.com
General Contact	contact@khangarkshatriya.com
Registered Address	New Delhi, India
Response Time	30 business days

This Policy has been prepared in accordance with Section 43A of the IT Act 2000 and the IT (Amendment) Act 2008.