SAFETY FIRST, GARBA SECOND —
Trust, Safety & Legal Center
Every connection should feel comfortable, transparent, and secure. Explore our anti-scam safeguards, community guidelines, and DPDPA 2023 privacy commitments.
Notice on "Rent a Garba Partner" Frauds
Following advisories by the Ahmedabad and Gujarat Cyber Crime Cells regarding fraudulent 'Garba partner on rent' packages charging advance fees over social media, GarbaMitra strictly prohibits any paid companionship or pass rental transactions.
⚠️ Key Precautions:
- •Never send money: Anyone asking for advance payments, VIP pass fees, or companion charges is violating community guidelines.
- •No money in Chat: In-chat safety algorithms automatically flag payment terms and suspicious UPI handles.
- •Report & Block: Use the Report button on any profile or message immediately.
THE TRUST ARCHITECTURE —
Demonstrable Safety Features
Unlike generic social apps, GarbaMitra builds safety around the physical realities of Navratri festival grounds across Gujarat.
Optional ID-Verification Badge
Dancers can optionally submit a government or student ID to earn the gold 'ID & Selfie Verified' trust badge. 100% free on every tier to foster authentic community trust.
Ground-Anchored Discovery
No invasive live GPS tracking. We anchor dancer discovery strictly around well-lit public festival venues like GMDC Ground, United Way, and Sarsana Dome.
"Share My Plan" Companion
Before heading out to a festival ground, dancers can generate a private Share My Plan summary with night number, public meeting spot, and venue details to send to family or friends.
DPDPA 2023 Compliance
Complete data principal autonomy. Instant data export and 48-hour scheduled account erasure strictly compliant with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDPA 2023) Notice
Plain-language summary of data fiduciary responsibilities under the DPDPA Act, 2023.
What Data We Store & Why
Profile & Discovery Data: Name, self-attested age/DOB, city, broad neighborhood, dance preferences, and Navratri schedule to surface compatible matches.
Third-Party Processors: PhonePe Payment Gateway for INR UPI & card subscriptions, Supabase for encrypted auth and storage. No behavioral ad profiling.
Your Data Principal Rights
Data Summary & Export: One-click download of all stored profile and interaction data from your profile settings.
Right to Erasure: Instant account deletion with 48-hour scheduled grace period per DPDPA rules.
Breach Notification: In the event of a security incident, the Data Protection Board and affected users are notified within 72 hours.