Privacy Policy & Terms and conditons
Dosthi – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 19/11/2025
Welcome to Dosthi (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using Dosthi, you agree to the terms described below.
- Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you register or use Dosthi, we may collect:
- Name (or nickname)
- Email address
- Mobile phone number (if used for verification)
- Profile photo(s)
- Gender, age / date of birth
- Location (city or region)
- Preferences, interests, bio, and other profile details
- Payment information (if you opt for premium / paid features)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Dosthi, we may automatically gather:
- Device information (device model, operating system version, device ID)
- Log data (IP address, timestamps, pages/screens visited)
- Usage data (which features you use, how long you use them, interactions)
- Location data (if you grant permission, to enable location-based matching)
- Crash and diagnostic data (to help us improve the app)
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your settings and preferences
- Analyze how you use the Service to improve it
- Provide personalized content and match suggestions
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser or device settings, but doing so may affect some features.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide & Operate the Service: Facilitate sign-up, account management, profile creation, and core functionality (matching, chatting)
- To Personalize Experience: Suggest matches, show relevant content, and tailor features based on your preferences
- To Communicate: Send account-related messages, updates, notifications, and customer support responses
- To Improve Our Service: Analyze usage trends, debug issues, and enhance features
- To Ensure Safety & Security: Verify accounts (if needed), detect and prevent fraud or abuse, and moderate content
- To Process Payments: Handle subscription payments, billing, and refunds (via third-party payment processors)
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to lawful requests from government or law enforcement, enforce our Terms of Use, and protect our rights or other users’ rights
- How We Share Your Information
Your data may be shared in the following ways:
- With Other Users: Your profile information (except sensitive personal data) is visible to other users you are matched with or browsing your profile, depending on your privacy settings.
- With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors for payment processing, analytics, cloud hosting, email delivery, etc.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Dosthi, our users, or the public.
- During Business Changes: If Dosthi merges with or is acquired by another company, we may share or transfer your data to the new entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.
We do not sell your personal data to third-party marketers for their own direct marketing (unless explicitly stated and consented).
- Data Retention
- We keep your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service.
- If you delete your account, we typically retain certain information (e.g., backups, logs) for a limited time for security, fraud prevention, or legal reasons.
- We also store data as required by law or to resolve disputes.
- Security of Your Data
- We use industry-standard security measures (such as encryption in transit using TLS/HTTPS) to protect your data.
- Access to your personal data is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job.
- Despite our efforts, no system is perfectly secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection, but we will promptly respond to any data breach or security incident.
- Your Rights
Depending on your location (and local data protection laws), you may have:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Update / Correct: You can correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data via your account settings or by contacting us.
- Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete your account and personal data, subject to certain legal or operational exceptions.
- Consent Withdrawal: If processing is based on your consent (for example, sending promotional emails), you may withdraw consent.
- Other Rights: Depending on applicable law, you may have rights like data portability, restricting processing, or lodging a complaint with a data protection authority.
- Children’s Privacy
- Dosthi is intended for users aged 18 and above.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.
- If we learn that someone under 18 has provided us personal data, we will take steps to delete that data immediately.
- Third-Party Services & Links
- Dosthi may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties.
- We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
- Also, third-party services we use (analytics, payment gateways, etc.) may collect or process data as described in their own privacy policies.
- International Data Transfer
- Your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than your own (for example, on cloud servers) for operational and business reasons.
- We ensure that these transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
- Whenever we make significant changes, we will notify you via the app or by email, and update the “Last Updated” date at the top.
- Your continued use of Dosthi after changes means that you accept the revised policy.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: privacy@dosthi.co.in
Address: AADHVI CORP (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED, 91Springboard Business Hub Pvt Ltd, 201, 301, Shanta Building, Opposite Broadway Book Center, 18th June Road, Santa Inez Panjim, Goa 403001.
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Dosthi – Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 19/11/2025
Welcome to Dosthi (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Dosthi platform, in our mobile application (collectively, the “Service”). By creating an account, logging in, or using Dosthi in any way, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Eligibility & Account Registration
1.1 Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use Dosthi.
1.2 Account Information: When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself. You must also keep your account information updated.
1.3 Single Account: One user = one account. You may not create multiple accounts, impersonate another person, or misrepresent your identity.
Use of the Service
2.1 Permitted Use: Dosthi is a platform to meet, chat, and build connections. You may use it only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes.
2.2 Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use Dosthi for:
Illegal or unethical activities
Harassment, stalking, intimidation, or hate speech
Spam, fraud, or any scheme to solicit money
Impersonating others or using fake profiles
Sharing explicit, graphic, or pornographic content
Violating intellectual property or privacy rights of others
User Content
3.1 Your Content: You are responsible for all content you upload, post, or share on Dosthi (“User Content”). You grant Dosthi a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, display, and distribute your content purely to provide the Service.
3.2 Content Standards: You must not upload User Content that:
Violates any law or third-party rights
Is defamatory, obscene, or discriminatory
Promotes violence, terrorism, or hatred
Contains spam, viruses, or harmful code
3.3 Moderation & Removal: Dosthi reserves the right (but not the obligation) to review, refuse, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
Safety, Verification & Community Guidelines
4.1 Verification: We may ask you to verify your identity or photos to improve trust and safety.
4.2 Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users, both on and off the platform. Exercise caution: do not share extremely personal or sensitive information unless you are comfortable.
4.3 Reporting: If you see someone violating the rules, harassing you, or engaging in suspicious behavior, please report them. We’ll investigate and may suspend or remove accounts that breach these Terms.
Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Rights: Dosthi owns all rights, title, and interest in the Service, its design, software, and content (excluding your User Content). You must not copy, reproduce, or build upon our intellectual property without our prior written consent.
5.2 Your Rights: You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the license granted under Section
6.Payment, Subscriptions & Refunds
6.1 Paid Features: Some features of Dosthi may require payment (e.g., premium subscriptions). These will be clearly described and priced.
6.2 Payment Methods: Payments are processed through secure, third-party payment gateways. Dosthi does not store your complete card or bank details.
6.3 Refund Policy:
Subscription & Payments
At Dosthi Dating App, we offer premium subscription plans to enhance your experience and provide access to exclusive features.
Please read our refund policy carefully before purchasing any subscription.
No Refund Policy
All subscription payments made on Dosthi Dating App are final and non-refundable.
Once a subscription plan is activated:
No refunds will be issued for unused time, partial usage, or early cancellation.
Subscription fees cannot be transferred to another account.
No refunds are provided if the user decides to stop using the service after purchase.
Auto-Renewal
Subscriptions may automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.
It is the user’s responsibility to manage or cancel their subscription through their app store or account settings.
Failure to cancel before renewal does not qualify for a refund.
Technical Issues
In rare cases of confirmed technical errors caused directly by the Dosthi platform (such as duplicate charges), we may review the issue and take appropriate action. This does not guarantee a refund.
Third-Party Payments
If you purchased your subscription through Google Play Store or Apple App Store, refunds (if any) are governed by their respective refund policies. Dosthi does not control or process third-party refunds.
Changes to This Policy
Dosthi Dating App reserves the right to update or modify this Refund Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website or app.
Contact Us
For billing-related questions, please contact us at:
📧 support@dosthi.co.in
Termination
7.1 By You: You can delete your account anytime from the app or by contacting us.
7.2 By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms, or conduct yourself in a way that poses risk to other users or the Service.
7.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your license to use the Service ends. However, your User Content may remain on Dosthi (unless you request deletion), subject to our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
8.1 “As Is” Service: Dosthi is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee that the Service is error-free, uninterrupted, or always safe.
8.2 No Guarantees: We do not guarantee that you will find meaningful connections or that profiles are 100% accurate or authentic.
8.3 Liability Cap: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dosthi’s total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service is limited to the amount you have paid Dosthi in the past 12 months (if any).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Dosthi (and its officers, employees, agents) harmless from any claim, liability, loss, damage, cost, or expense (including legal fees) arising out of your misuse of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on our app or website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use after changes means you accept the new Terms.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Goa, India. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved in the competent courts of Panjim / Panaji.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@dosthi.com
Address: AADHVI CORP (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED, 91Springboard Business Hub Pvt Ltd, 201, 301 Shanta Building, Opposite Broadway Book Center, 18th June Road, Santa Inez Panjim, Goa 403001.
Cancellation Policy
At Dosthi Dating App, all subscription plans are final and non-cancellable once purchased.
After a subscription is activated:
Users cannot cancel the subscription during the active billing period.
Premium features will remain available until the subscription expires.
No early termination or mid-cycle cancellation is allowed.
No Refund & No Cancellation
All payments made for subscription plans are:
Non-refundable
Non-cancellable
Non-transferable
This applies regardless of usage, inactivity, or change of mind.
Auto-Expiry Only
Subscriptions will automatically expire at the end of the selected plan duration.
Users will not be able to cancel or pause the subscription once it has started.
Third-Party Purchases
If a subscription is purchased via Google Play Store or Apple App Store, cancellation and refund policies are governed by those platforms. Dosthi does not control or override third-party subscription rules.
Policy Updates
Dosthi Dating App reserves the right to change or update this policy at any time. Updated policies will be effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
For subscription-related questions, contact:
📧 support@dosthi.co.in
