Effective Date: 30/07/2025
Last Updated: 31/07/2025
Welcome to Kna Connect (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Kna Connect is a matrimonial platform exclusively for Knanaya Catholics, designed to foster meaningful connections that lead to marriage. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our app and services.
Eligibility
This app is intended solely for Knanaya Catholic users aged 18 or above, who are looking for serious relationships with the intention of marriage.
Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We collect personal information when you:
- Register an account (e.g., name, gender, email, mobile number, date of birth, profession, marital status,(if applicable), Eircode, address, and signature).
- Upload a profile photo and bio.
- Send or respond to interest requests (Express Interest, Talk, Date, Engage, Marriage).
- Use the chat feature.
- Contact support or engage with app features.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
We may automatically collect:
- Device and usage information (device type, OS, IP address, unique device ID, app activity).
- Log data related to app use and interactions.
How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us to:
- Create and manage your Kna Connect profile.
- Match you with potential partners.
- Facilitate the step-by-step relationship process (interest → talk → date → engage → marry).
- Enable communication through in-app chat.
- Ensure account safety, monitor misuse, and detect suspicious activity.
- Improve our services and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Other users – limited profile details are shared for matchmaking purposes.
- Service providers – who help operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
- Authorities – when required to comply with legal requests, protect rights, or prevent fraud.
Your Privacy Controls
You can:
- Choose what information appears on your profile.
- Block or report users.
- Accept or reject interaction requests.
- Request data deletion or delete your account at any time.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Upon account deletion, your data will be removed from active systems unless retention is legally required.
Data Security
We use appropriate security measures to safeguard your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Please take care when sharing personal or sensitive information with others on the platform.
Children’s Privacy
Kna Connect is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, it will be promptly deleted.
International Users
By using Kna Connect, you consent to the processing and transfer of your data across borders, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your country or region, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct your personal data.
- Delete your data.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
Please email us at knanayamarriage@gmail.com to make such requests.
Third-Party Links
The app may contain links to external services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before interacting.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted in the app or on our website with the updated \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Last Updated\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" date. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: knanayamarriage@gmail.com
Consent
By using Kna Connect, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.