Ghotok Apa Privacy Policy

Welcome to Ghotok Apa ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). Ghotok Apa operates a digital matrimony, guardian-verified candidate matchmaking, and Kaji registry platform in Bangladesh. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website ghotokapa.com or use our mobile applications and services.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering an account, expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, or when completing a biodata form. Personal Information: • Full Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Marital Status • Verified Bangladeshi Mobile Phone Number and Email Address • Educational Background, Profession, Monthly Income, and Religion • Guardian Contact Name, Relationship, and Contact Numbers • NID (National Identity Card) Verification Data for Badge Authenticity Location & Technical Data: • District, Upazila, and Division details for regional matchmaking • IP address, browser type, device information, and usage log timestamps

We process your personal information collected via our platform for the following legitimate business purposes: • To facilitate matchmaking between verified candidates and interested guardians • To send OTP (One Time Password) verification codes and critical security updates • To connect users with registered Kaji Offices and verified Ghotok matchmakers • To prevent fraud, fake profiles, harassment, and unauthorized data scraping • To comply with applicable legal obligations and regulations in Bangladesh

Your direct mobile number is never displayed publicly on candidate biodata cards. Phone numbers are unlocked only by verified guardians or users who have purchased valid packages under strict consent rules. Candidates also have full control to blur their profile photos, which are revealed only upon explicit request approval.

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption, secure password hashing, and restricted database access. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Users may request account deletion at any time via support.

Ghotok Apa Matrimony Service Ltd. Support Email: support@ghotokapa.com Helpline: +880 1700-000000 Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh