20 Dec 2025
1. Who We Are
Rishta.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates an online platform for matrimonial purposes.
Our website address is: https://rishta.uk
We act as the data controller for personal data processed through this website.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Name or profile name
- Email address
- Account login details
- Profile information (such as age, city, marital status, preferences, and biography)
- Photographs uploaded by users
- Phone number or WhatsApp number (where voluntarily provided)
- IP address and technical data (for security and abuse prevention)
All personal data is provided voluntarily by users.
4. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Displaying matrimonial profiles based on user-selected visibility settings
- Allowing communication between registered members
- Moderation, verification, and prevention of misuse
- Website security and legal compliance
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent (where users provide information voluntarily)
- Performance of a contract (providing account and platform services)
- Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, platform integrity)
- Legal obligations (where applicable)
6. Public Profile Information and Contact Details
Users may choose to create a profile containing personal information for matrimonial purposes. Certain profile details may be visible to other registered members depending on user-selected privacy settings.
By providing a phone number or WhatsApp number, users consent to being contacted by other registered members for matrimonial purposes. Users may edit, hide, or remove their contact details at any time through their account settings.
7. Age Restriction
This website is intended for adults only. Users must be at least 18 years of age to register or use the services.
We do not knowingly collect or process personal data relating to individuals under 18. Any such data identified will be removed.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functionality, login sessions, user preferences, and security.
Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Personal data may be shared only with:
- Website hosting and technical service providers
- Email or messaging service providers used for account communications
- Security and spam-prevention services
All third parties process data only as necessary to provide their services.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:
- User profile and account data is retained while the account remains active
- Users may delete their account at any time
- Data may be retained longer where required for legal, security, or administrative purposes
11. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
12. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
13. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries or data requests, please contact:
Website: https://rishta.uk
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page automated spam detection service.