Cookies Agreement
Welcome to Vivah
Setu, an online matrimonial platform operated through vivahsetu.co.in. This Cookies Agreement explains how Vivah Setu uses cookies and
similar technologies when you visit or use our website, services, and related
features.
By using the
Vivah Setu website, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may
be used as described in this Cookies Agreement. Where required by applicable
law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your
device.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are
small text files stored on your computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other device
when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your
visit, improve functionality, understand website usage, and provide a better
user experience.
Vivah Setu
may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, local storage,
and other tracking technologies for purposes described in this Agreement.
2. Why Does Vivah Setu Use Cookies?
Vivah Setu
uses cookies and similar technologies to:
ü
Keep users signed in and maintain secure sessions.
ü
Remember user preferences and settings.
ü
Improve website functionality and performance.
ü
Provide a smooth matrimonial profile and
matchmaking experience.
ü
Understand how visitors use our website.
ü
Monitor website performance and identify technical
issues.
ü
Improve our services, features, and user
experience.
ü
Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent or
unauthorized activity.
ü
Measure the effectiveness of marketing and
promotional campaigns, where applicable.
ü
Provide relevant content and communications, where
permitted by law.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These
cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Vivah Setu website.
They may support login sessions, account security, navigation, and other core
website functions.
Because
these cookies are necessary for the website to operate, they generally cannot
be disabled through our cookie preference tools.
B. Functional Cookies
Functional
cookies help remember choices and preferences made by users, such as language,
login preferences, or other customized settings.
These
cookies help provide a more personalized and convenient experience.
C. Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics
cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Vivah Setu website.
They may
provide information such as:
ü
Pages visited.
ü
Time spent on the website.
ü
General website usage patterns.
ü
Browser and device information.
ü
Website performance and technical errors.
This
information helps us improve website performance, usability, and matrimonial
services.
D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where
applicable and permitted by law, Vivah Setu may use marketing or advertising
technologies to understand the effectiveness of promotional activities and
display more relevant advertisements or promotional content.
These
technologies may be provided by authorized third-party service providers.
E. Security Cookies
Security-related
cookies and similar technologies may be used to protect user accounts, detect
suspicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the security and
integrity of the Vivah Setu platform.
4. Session and Persistent Cookies
Vivah Setu
may use both session cookies and persistent cookies.
Session
Cookies: These cookies are temporarily stored on your
device and are generally deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent
Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a
specified period or until you delete them manually. They may help remember your
preferences and settings when you return to the website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies
or similar technologies may be placed by trusted third-party service providers
that assist Vivah Setu with services such as:
ü Website analytics.
ü Security and fraud prevention.
ü Website performance monitoring.
ü Payment processing.
ü Communication services.
ü Marketing and advertising.
ü Social media functionality.
Third-party
providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and
applicable terms.
Vivah Setu
does not control the privacy practices of independent third parties and
recommends reviewing their respective privacy policies before using their
services.
6. Cookies and Matrimonial Profiles
Cookies may
help Vivah Setu maintain your login session and remember certain preferences
associated with your account.
Cookies
themselves are not intended to determine whether a person is suitable for
marriage or to guarantee the authenticity of any matrimonial profile.
Users should
independently verify information provided by other members before making
important personal, financial, or marriage-related decisions.
7. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies
or similar technologies may be associated with information relating to your
account or website activity.
Vivah Setu
may process such information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and
applicable data protection laws.
We encourage
users to review our Privacy Policy to understand how personal information is
collected, used, stored, and protected.
8. Managing Cookie Preferences
You may be
able to control or manage cookies through your browser settings or through the
cookie preference options provided on the Vivah Setu website.
Depending on
your browser, you may be able to:
ü
View stored cookies.
ü
Delete existing cookies.
ü
Block certain cookies.
ü
Block all cookies.
ü
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note
that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, or
availability of some Vivah Setu features.
9. Browser Cookie Controls
Most modern
web browsers allow users to manage cookie settings.
You can
generally access cookie controls through your browser's Privacy, Security,
or Site Settings section.
If you
delete or block necessary cookies, certain features such as account login,
profile management, matchmaking, or other website functionality may not operate
correctly.
10. Cookie Consent
Where
required by applicable law, Vivah Setu will request your consent before using
non-essential cookies.
You may
accept, reject, or manage certain categories of cookies through the available
cookie consent mechanism.
Your
continued use of the website after being presented with applicable cookie
choices may be treated in accordance with the consent mechanism and applicable
law.
11. Changes to This Cookies Agreement
Vivah Setu
may update this Cookies Agreement from time to time to reflect changes in:
ü
Website functionality.
ü
Cookies and tracking technologies.
ü
Third-party services.
ü
Legal or regulatory requirements.
ü
Privacy and security practices.
Any updated
version will be published on this page with a revised "Last
Updated" date.
We encourage
you to review this Cookies Agreement periodically.
12. Data Security
Vivah Setu
takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information
associated with cookies and website usage from unauthorized access, misuse,
alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no
website or internet-based service can guarantee complete security.
13. Children's Privacy
Vivah Setu
is intended for individuals who are legally eligible to use matrimonial
services under applicable laws.
We do not
knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children in
violation of applicable law.
If you
believe that a minor has provided personal information to Vivah Setu without
appropriate authorization, please contact us so that appropriate action can be
considered.
14. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on
your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your
personal information, including rights relating to access, correction,
deletion, restriction, objection, or withdrawal of consent.
For more
information about how Vivah Setu handles personal information, please refer to
our Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have
questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Agreement or the use of
cookies on the Vivah Setu website, please contact us through the contact
details provided on our website.
Website: Vivah Setu
Matrimonial Website
16. Acceptance of This Cookies Agreement
By accessing
or using the Vivah Setu website, you acknowledge that you have read and
understood this Cookies Agreement.
Where
applicable, you may manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent
mechanism provided by Vivah Setu.
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