Privacy Policy

1 Introduction & Scope

Welcome to the Memon Directory ("WMD", "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information when you access our verified community portal, register as a member, or interact with directory services.

By submitting your application or accessing the directory, you acknowledge the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please refrain from using the platform.

2 Information We Collect

To maintain a genuine, verified community network and preserve family genealogical records, we collect information submitted directly by you during registration and profile updates:

• Identity & Profile Data: Full name, father's/husband's name, gender, profile photo, date of birth, and Jamaat affiliation.
• Contact Information: Verified email address, mobile phone number with international country code, residential city, and country.
• Ancestral & Family Heritage Data: Native ancestral village/town (e.g., Bantva, Jetpur, Kutiyana, Dhoraji, Morbi), family surname/nukha, and lineage records.
• Professional & Business Details: Occupation, company name, industry specialization, business website, and professional qualifications.
• Account Authentication: Secure salted and hashed passwords, email verification tokens, and session timestamps.

3 How We Use Your Data

We use the information gathered exclusively for legitimate directory and community connectivity purposes:

1. Identity Verification: Reviewing and validating membership credentials through regional Jamaat representatives to prevent fraudulent profiles.
2. Directory Search & Discovery: Enabling verified members to discover and connect with community professionals, entrepreneurs, and families worldwide.
3. Security & Authentication: Protecting accounts against unauthorized access, credential stuffing, and brute force attacks.
4. Community Communications: Delivering service notices, membership approval status updates, and important administrative communications.

4 Member Privacy Controls

You retain granular control over how your information appears in the public directory:

• Direct Contact Visibility: You can configure your email and phone number to be visible only to logged-in, verified members or hidden completely.
• Profile Masking: Members may choose to display only basic professional credentials while keeping specific personal records private.
• Profile Updates: You can update, correct, or refine your professional and personal information at any time via your member account portal.

5 Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information is only shared under the following limited circumstances:

• With Authorized Service Providers: Trusted infrastructure partners who assist in email delivery (e.g., SMTP gateways) and database hosting, strictly bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal & Regulatory Obligations: Where disclosure is strictly required by applicable law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Community Protection: If necessary to investigate terms violations, fraud, or threats to member safety.

6 Data Retention & Deletion

We retain personal data as long as your account remains active and in good standing. If you choose to leave the community or delete your profile, you may request full erasure of your records by contacting our administrative team. Upon verification, your profile will be permanently removed from public search indexes.

7 Your Privacy Rights

Regardless of where you reside, Memon Directory extends universal privacy rights to all members:

• Right to Access: Request a full copy of all personal records associated with your account.
• Right to Rectification: Promptly correct any inaccurate genealogical, professional, or contact information.
• Right to Restriction: Request temporary restriction of profile visibility during dispute resolution.
• Right to Erasure: Request permanent removal of your account and associated records ("Right to be Forgotten").

8 Contact Information

If you have questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out directly:

• Email: privacy@memondirectory.com
• Administrative Desk: Memon Directory Administration Board
• Technical Support: support@memondirectory.com