Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 1 November 2026
Effective Date: 1 November 2026 Website: Gatbandhan
Website URL: gatbandhan.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to gatbandhan.com ("Website", "Platform", "we", "us", or "our"), operated by PASSTR PRIVATE LIMITED, a matrimonial matchmaking platform providing services to individuals seeking prospective life partners.

We respect the privacy of our users and are committed to maintaining transparency regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of information through cookies and similar technologies.

This Cookie Policy explains:

• What cookies are and how they function.
• The types of cookies used on our Platform.
• The purposes for which cookies are used.
• How cookies may interact with matrimonial profile information.
• How third-party service providers may use cookies.
• How users can manage their cookie preferences.
• How we protect information collected through cookies.
• The rights available to users under applicable Indian laws.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

2. Applicable Indian Laws

This Cookie Policy has been prepared with reference to the following Indian laws and regulations, to the extent applicable:

1. Information Technology Act, 2000, as amended.
2. Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, to the extent applicable and in force.
3. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including provisions brought into force through government notifications.
4. Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, including provisions brought into force through government notifications.
5. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, where applicable to the Platform's operations.

We will comply with applicable statutory obligations as they come into force.

Nothing in this Cookie Policy is intended to limit any rights available to users under applicable Indian law.

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a user's computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when visiting a website.

Cookies allow websites to recognize browsers, maintain sessions, remember preferences, and provide certain functionalities.

Cookies may be categorized as follows:

3.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and generally expire when users close their browsers.

They may be used to:

• Maintain active login sessions.
• Authenticate users.
• Enable secure website navigation.
• Support account functionality.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on a user's device for a specified period or until deleted.

They may be used to:

• Remember user preferences.
• Maintain selected website settings.
• Recognize returning browsers.
• Improve website usability.

3.3 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly by our Website and are generally used to support essential Platform functionality.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be placed by external service providers integrated into our Website.

Such providers may include analytics, payment processing, security, advertising, and customer support services.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

Depending on the features and third-party services enabled on our Website, we may use the following categories of cookies.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the proper functioning and security of the Platform.

They may support:

• User registration.
• Account login and authentication.
• Secure session management.
• Account access.
• Prevention of unauthorized access.
• Fraud detection.
• Website security.
• Remembering cookie preferences.

Certain strictly necessary cookies may be used without separate cookie consent where permitted by applicable law.

Disabling these cookies may prevent users from accessing essential matrimonial services.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help improve user experience by remembering preferences.

These may include:

• Preferred language.
• Location settings.
• Profile display preferences.
• Matrimonial search filters.
• Preferred age ranges.
• Educational preferences.
• Professional preferences.
• Other matchmaking search settings.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using functional cookies that are not strictly necessary.

4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Depending on the tools used, these cookies may collect:

• Pages visited.
• Session duration.
• Website navigation patterns.
• Browser type.
• Device information.
• Approximate geographic location.
• Technical errors.
• Website performance information.

We may use this information to:

• Improve website performance.
• Identify technical issues.
• Improve navigation.
• Understand user engagement.
• Enhance matrimonial search functionality.

Analytics cookies that process personal data will be subject to applicable notice, consent, and other legal requirements.

4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

If advertising or marketing technologies are enabled, cookies may be used to:

• Measure advertising performance.
• Understand campaign effectiveness.
• Track advertising conversions.
• Limit repeated advertisements.
• Provide relevant promotional content.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain appropriate consent before using these cookies.

We will not intentionally share private matrimonial communications or sensitive profile information with advertising partners for targeted advertising without an appropriate lawful basis and required disclosures or permissions.

5. Cookies Used for Matrimonial Services

Our Platform provides matchmaking services that may involve personal information and partner preferences.

Cookies and related technologies may be used to support:

5.1 Account Authentication

Cookies may help users remain securely logged into their matrimonial accounts.

5.2 Matrimonial Profile Searches

Cookies may remember selected search preferences, including:

• Age range.
• Location.
• Educational qualifications.
• Profession.
• Marital status.
• Religion or community preferences, where applicable.
• Other partner preferences.

5.3 Personalized Matchmaking

Where enabled, cookies may help maintain preferences used by the Platform to provide relevant matrimonial search results.

5.4 Account Security

Cookies may help identify suspicious login attempts, unauthorized sessions, and potentially fraudulent activities.

5.5 User Experience

Cookies may remember selected settings to make subsequent visits more convenient.

We recognize that matrimonial preferences and profile information may be private or sensitive in nature.

We will apply appropriate safeguards and applicable legal requirements when processing personal information associated with these features.

6. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

Certain cookies and tracking technologies may collect information that constitutes personal data under applicable Indian law.

This may include:

• IP addresses.
• Online identifiers.
• Device identifiers.
• Browser information.
• Session information.
• Account identifiers.
• Website interaction data.
• Search and preference information.

Where information collected through cookies identifies or can be linked to an identifiable individual, we will treat it as personal data and process it in accordance with applicable law.

We will seek to ensure that personal data is processed only for specified, lawful purposes and in accordance with applicable consent or other legal requirements.

Further information about our processing of personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.

7. Consent for Cookies

Where consent is required under applicable Indian law, we will seek users' consent before placing or accessing non-essential cookies that process personal data.

Consent requests will be presented in clear and understandable language.

Where applicable, users will be provided with information about:

• The categories of cookies involved.
• The purposes of processing.
• The personal data processed.
• Relevant third-party service providers.
• How consent can be withdrawn.

Consent will be obtained through an appropriate affirmative action where required.

We will not treat silence, inactivity, or continued browsing alone as valid consent where applicable law requires an affirmative indication.

Users may withdraw consent through available cookie preference controls or by contacting us using the details provided in this policy.

Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

8. Cookie Preference Management

Users may manage cookies through the cookie preference tools provided on our Website, where available.

Depending on the Website's configuration, users may be able to:

• Accept non-essential cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Select individual cookie categories.
• Review cookie preferences.
• Withdraw previously provided consent.

Users may also manage cookies through their browser settings.

Where required by applicable law, withdrawing consent will be made as easy as providing it.

Some essential Website features may not function correctly if necessary cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Cookies and Service Providers

Our Platform may integrate third-party services for purposes such as:

• Website analytics.
• Payment processing.
• Advertising.
• Fraud prevention.
• Security verification.
• Customer support.
• Technical performance monitoring.

Depending on the services enabled, these providers may place cookies or use similar technologies.

We will seek to ensure that third-party processing arrangements comply with applicable legal requirements.

Where required, we will provide appropriate notices and obtain consent before allowing third-party technologies to process users' personal data.

Users should also review the privacy and cookie policies of relevant third-party service providers.

Third-Party Services Used

The following information should be completed based on the services actually integrated into our Platform:

The final published version of this section should identify the applicable providers and their actual purposes.

10. Protection of Matrimonial Profile Information

We recognize that users of matrimonial platforms may provide personal information relating to:

• Name and age.
• Marital status.
• Religion and community.
• Educational qualifications.
• Employment and profession.
• Income information.
• Family background.
• Profile photographs.
• Contact details.
• Partner preferences.

We are committed to protecting personal information processed through our Platform.

Cookies will not be intentionally used to expose private profile information to unauthorized persons.

We will apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect information associated with user accounts.

Where cookies or tracking technologies are linked to matrimonial profile information, such processing will be subject to applicable legal requirements.

11. Data Retention

Cookies may remain on users' devices for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session Cookies

These cookies generally expire when the browser session ends.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain stored until their configured expiration date or until removed.

We will seek to ensure that cookie-related personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the relevant lawful purpose or as required by applicable law.

When personal data is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to delete or otherwise handle it in accordance with applicable legal obligations.

Actual cookie expiration periods depend on the technologies used by our Platform.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect personal information collected through cookies.

Depending on the relevant systems and risks, these measures may include:

• HTTPS and secure communication protocols.
• Appropriate cookie security attributes.
• Access controls.
• Authentication safeguards.
• Session management controls.
• Monitoring for suspicious activity.
• Security updates.
• Restricted access to personal information.
• Appropriate retention and deletion procedures.

We aim to maintain reasonable security practices consistent with applicable Indian legal requirements.

However, no electronic storage or internet transmission method can guarantee absolute security.

13. User Rights Under Indian Data Protection Laws

Users may have rights relating to their personal data under applicable Indian laws.

Subject to the relevant statutory provisions being in force and applicable, these may include:

13.1 Right to Information

Users may request information regarding the processing of their personal data, as provided under applicable law.

13.2 Right to Correction and Erasure

Users may request correction, completion, updating, or erasure of personal data in circumstances provided by applicable law.

13.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, users may withdraw consent in accordance with applicable law.

13.4 Right to Grievance Redressal

Users may raise concerns regarding the processing of personal data.

13.5 Right to Nominate

Where the relevant provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 apply, users may exercise applicable nomination rights.

Users may contact us using the details provided in this policy to submit relevant requests.

We will handle requests in accordance with the applicable statutory requirements and timelines.

14. Children's Privacy

Our matrimonial services are intended for adults who satisfy applicable legal age and eligibility requirements.

We do not knowingly offer matrimonial registration services to children.

We do not knowingly use cookies to conduct prohibited tracking, behavioural monitoring, or targeted advertising directed at children.

If we become aware that personal data relating to a child has been processed in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate corrective action.

15. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may operate servers or processing infrastructure outside India.

Where cookie-related personal data is transferred outside India, we will comply with applicable Indian data protection requirements, including any relevant transfer restrictions.

We will seek to ensure that applicable safeguards and contractual protections are implemented where required.

Details regarding international processing arrangements, where applicable, may also be provided in our Privacy Policy.

16. Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings

Users may control or delete cookies using their browser settings.

Most modern browsers allow users to:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Block selected cookies.
• Restrict third-party cookies.
• Configure privacy preferences.

Browser-specific instructions are available through the official support resources of the respective browser providers.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect login functionality, account access, and other features of our matrimonial Platform.

17. Grievance Redressal and Contact Information

We are committed to addressing concerns relating to cookies, privacy, and personal data.

Users may submit questions, complaints, or requests through the following contact details:

Legal Entity Name: [Registered Business Name]

Website Name: [Website Name]

Website URL: [Website URL]

Registered Office Address: [Complete Business Address]

Contact Email: [Privacy Contact Email]

Grievance Officer: [Name of Grievance Officer]

Grievance Officer Email: [Grievance Email Address]

We will acknowledge and resolve grievances within the timelines prescribed by applicable Indian laws.

Where relevant legal provisions provide additional complaint or grievance mechanisms, users may exercise those rights in accordance with applicable law.

18. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may modify this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in applicable Indian laws.
• Government notifications and regulatory requirements.
• Changes to Website features.
• Updates to cookie technologies.
• Changes in third-party service providers.
• Improvements to privacy and security practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective or last-updated date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or seek renewed consent for relevant changes.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

19. Governing Law

This Cookie Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Any dispute arising in connection with this Cookie Policy shall be subject to applicable Indian laws and the jurisdiction of competent courts, subject to mandatory statutory rights and jurisdictional requirements.

Nothing in this section restricts rights or remedies available to users under applicable consumer protection or data protection laws.

20. Relationship With Other Policies

This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader privacy and data protection framework.

Users are encouraged to review the following documents:

• Privacy Policy: https://gatbandhan.com/privacy-policy
• Terms and Conditions: https://gatbandhan.com/terms-and-condition
• Cookie Preferences: [Cookie Settings URL]

In the event of any inconsistency between this Cookie Policy and mandatory requirements of applicable law, the applicable legal requirements shall prevail.

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