Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you apply to or use Anand Union, we may collect:

• Identity Information: Full name, age, date of birth, gender, photographs (if provided).
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, city, state/province, country.
• Application Data: Responses to application questions including background, education, profession, family details, religious practice, values, preferences, and written statements.
• Communication Records: Notes from facilitated calls, interest confirmations, and correspondence with our team.
• Payment Information: Transaction records processed through our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store credit card numbers directly.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Evaluate your application and determine eligibility for the network.
• Identify and facilitate compatible matches.
• Coordinate and facilitate phone and video introductions.
• Process payments for introduction fees.
• Communicate with you about your membership, matches, and the Service.
• Improve the Service and develop new features.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only as follows:

• With Your Match: Limited profile information (first name and general background) may be shared with a matched member during the facilitated introduction process. Full contact information is shared only after both parties have confirmed mutual interest and completed payment, as described in our Terms of Service.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase for data storage, Stripe for payment processing, Resend for email delivery, Vercel for hosting, PostHog for analytics) that may process your data on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), secure database storage with row-level security policies, and restricted access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide the Service. If your application is declined or your membership is terminated, we may retain certain information for up to three (3) years for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us, subject to our legal retention obligations.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Request a portable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@anandunion.com.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (PostHog, Meta Pixel) to analyze usage patterns, improve the Service, and measure marketing effectiveness. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality. By using the Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@anandunion.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at hello@anandunion.com