Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Matchmaker.lk ("we", "our", "the platform") is Sri Lanka's free matrimony website connecting individuals seeking marriage proposals. Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
1. Information We Collect
When you create a marriage proposal profile on Matchmaker.lk, we collect the following information:
- Profile information you submit: name, age, gender, religion, mother tongue, location (city/country), education level, employment, salary range, and a personal bio
- Your email address (kept strictly private and never shown publicly)
- WhatsApp number (optional, private, never shown publicly)
- Profile photo (optional, displayed on your public profile)
- IP address (used for rate limiting, spam prevention, and security)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected solely for the purpose of operating the matrimony platform:
- To display your marriage proposal profile to potential matches browsing the site
- To forward interest messages from other users to your registered email address
- To notify you of your profile's approval, rejection, or removal
- To prevent spam, fake profiles, and misuse of the platform
- To improve the quality and performance of the site
3. What We Never Do
We take your privacy seriously. We commit to the following:
- We never sell your personal data to third parties or advertisers
- We never display your email address or phone number publicly on your profile
- We never send you marketing or promotional emails without your explicit consent
- We never share your contact details with other users without your permission
4. Profile Visibility
Once approved, your marriage proposal profile is publicly visible on Matchmaker.lk. The following information is shown on your public profile:
- Your first name (or display name), age, religion, mother tongue, city, education, and employment
- Your profile photo (if uploaded)
- Your personal bio
Your email address, WhatsApp number, and full contact details are always kept private and are never visible to other users.
5. Contact Us System
When another user sends you an interest message through our contact form, we forward their message to your registered email address. Their contact details are included in that email so you can respond if you choose. We do not store these messages permanently on our servers.
6. Data Retention
Your profile and personal data remain on the site until you request removal. To remove your profile and all associated data, visit our Remove Listing page and verify your email address. Profiles are typically removed within 24 hours of a verified removal request.
7. Cookies
Matchmaker.lk uses minimal, essential cookies only for site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
8. Third-Party Services
Matchmaker.lk uses Cloudflare for hosting and DDoS protection. Profile photos are stored on Cloudflare R2 secure storage. Our database is hosted on Supabase with row-level security enabled.
9. Safety and Personal Security
Matchmaker.lk is an open platform for Sri Lankan matrimony. Please use our site's messaging system to contact your preferred interests. Only share your phone number or other personal contact information when you are genuinely comfortable doing so. Matchmaker.lk is not responsible for any interactions, disputes, or outcomes that occur between users, whether on or off the platform.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, or wish to report a privacy issue, please contact us at [email protected].