Privacy policy

 

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 20 December 2025

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Platform reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate the Platform and coordinate meetups.

Information You Provide

  • Name (limited, for coordination purposes only)

  • Age

  • Gender

  • City

  • Contact details (email and/or phone number)

  • Selected need (Need 1, Need 2, Need 3, or Need 4)

  • Availability-related information required for meetup coordination

We do not collect unnecessary or unrelated personal data.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

To protect your privacy, we do not collect:

  • Public user profiles

  • Profile photographs

  • Social media links

  • User-to-user chat data

  • Browsing or interaction history between users

  • Sensitive personal details beyond coordination needs

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Your information is used only for:

  • Checking matching availability based on selected need

  • Coordinating offline meetups

  • Sending notifications related to availability, payment, and scheduling

  • Basic platform administration

  • Legal or security compliance (if required)

We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or profiling.

4. Matching Criteria & Age Range

Matching availability may be checked internally based on:

  • The same selected need

  • Opposite-gender participation

  • Participants whose age difference is within a 5-year range

These criteria are used only to improve clarity and coordination and do not guarantee compatibility or outcomes.

5. No Public Profiles or Photo Sharing

  • No public profiles are created

  • Your information is never visible online to other users

  • No photos are shared before the meetup

  • Identity disclosure occurs only in person, by personal choice

Your privacy remains protected throughout the process.

6. Communication & Notifications

  • You are contacted only when coordination or confirmation is required

  • Notifications may be sent via email or phone

  • Notification timing or frequency is not guaranteed

  • You are responsible for ensuring your contact details are accurate

7. Offline Meetups & Consent

  • Meetups take place offline only

  • All interactions are based on mutual comfort and consent

  • Participants may voluntarily choose to interact with anyone present

  • Participation and selection are completely optional

Group Size

  • Maximum 20 participants (10 male, 10 female), depending on availability

The Platform does not influence personal choices.

8. Identity Verification (Mandatory at Meetup)

For safety and authenticity:

  • Identity verification is conducted in person only

  • Participants must carry an original government-issued photo ID showing:

    • Name

    • Date of birth

  • IDs are checked visually only and are not stored, copied, photographed, or retained in any form

9. Payments & Financial Information

  • Payments are processed via third-party payment gateways

  • We do not store credit/debit card or banking details

  • Payment data is handled under the gateway’s own privacy policies

  • Fees cover participation and coordination only

  • No outcomes or selections are guaranteed

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Data may be shared only:

  • With authorized internal staff for coordination

  • When required by law or a lawful authority

11. Data Storage & Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including:

  • Restricted access to personal information

  • Secure storage systems

  • Limited data retention

  • Confidential handling by authorized personnel only

While no system is 100% secure, we take data protection seriously.

12. Data Retention

Your data is retained only as long as necessary for:

  • Matching and meetup coordination

  • Legal or operational requirements

Data may be deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required.

You may request data deletion by contacting us.

13. User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

14. Cookies & Website Usage

This website may use essential cookies only to:

  • Enable basic functionality

  • Maintain secure sessions

We do not use cookies for:

  • Advertising

  • Behavioral tracking

  • Profiling

15. Children’s Privacy

  • This Platform is strictly for adults aged 18 and above

  • We do not knowingly collect data from minors

  • Any account or submission involving a minor will be removed immediately

16. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India.

17. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Email: services@basichumanneed.com
Platform Name: BASIC HUMAN NEED