Koottali Safety Tips

This is a friendly reminder from us at Koottali that meeting new people can be exciting, but it’s important to take precautions when interacting with strangers for the first time. Please use your best judgement and prioritize your personal safety. While we cannot control the behavior of others, we offer some helpful tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience on our platform.

Online Safety

Important reminder: We strongly advise against sharing any financial information with anyone on our app. This includes wiring or sending money, even if it seems urgent. Such transactions can be very difficult to reverse or track down. Please do not disclose any financial account details to anyone. If someone requests money from you, please report it to us immediately. For additional tips on avoiding romance scams, please check out the advice provided by the U.S Federal Trade Commission on their website.

This is a friendly reminder to be mindful of your personal information online. Please keep your social security number, home address, and daily routines private when interacting with strangers. If you are a parent, we recommend limiting the information you provide about your children on your profile and in conversations with others. It’s best to avoid mentioning specific details such as names, schools, ages, or genders. Thank you for taking precautionary measures to stay safe online.

There are safety measures in place for your protection while using the Koottali platform. We recommend keeping all conversations on the platform until you feel comfortable moving the conversation elsewhere. If someone attempts to move the conversation to another communication channel too quickly, we advise being cautious as it could be a potential warning sign.

Please be advised to exercise caution when pursuing long distance and overseas relationships. There have been cases of fraud where impostors claim to be from your country but are actually stranded elsewhere and request financial assistance. It is important to be wary of individuals who refuse to meet in person or engage in phone or video conversations. Also, be cautious of those who avoid answering your questions or pressure you for a serious relationship without first meeting in person.

We take the safety and security of our users very seriously. If you see any suspicious or offensive behavior, please report it to us immediately so we can take appropriate action. We encourage you to help us maintain a positive and secure environment for everyone. Thank you for being a part of Koottali.

It is common to receive requests for financial assistance or donations.

Please be advised that our site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. Thank you for your understanding in maintaining a safe online community.

Harassment, threats, and offensive messages

Inappropriate behavior exhibited during or after is unacceptable and must be reported. Let’s work together to ensure a safe and professional environment.

Deceitful profiles

Please refrain from sending spam messages, buying or selling requested items or services, promoting commercial websites or attempting to sell goods or services.

If you ever come across any suspicious activity on a profile page, please feel free to report it by emailing us at [email protected]. For further information regarding how to act within our community, please refer to our Community Guidelines.

This is a friendly reminder to protect your account while using shared or public computers. Please be wary of any email requesting your username and password as Koottali will never ask for this information. If you do receive such an email, please contact us immediately. Thank you for prioritizing the security of your account.

In-Person Meeting

Don’t rush. It’s important to take your time and get to know someone before making any decisions about meeting up or communicating outside of Koottali. While it may seem inconvenient, we recommend asking questions to identify any potential red flags or dealbreakers. Additionally, using a phone or video chat as a screening tool can be a helpful way to evaluate your matches.

It’s important to meet someone new in a public and well-populated place, and avoid meeting at private locations such as your home or your date’s home. If your date insists on going to a secluded or secret location, it’s best to leave the date immediately and ensure you safely return home.

For your safety, it’s recommended that you inform a friend or family member about your plans, including where you’ll be going and when you plan to return. Additionally, make sure to keep your cell phone charged and with you at all times. This way, in case of any emergency, you can easily call for help.

It’s important to have control over your transportation when going on a date. This way, you can leave at any time during the date if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. If you’re driving yourself, it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan in case of unexpected circumstances.

When you move to a new region, familiarize yourself with the laws that govern it and find out what, if any, legal protective measures are available to you. If you want to interact with new people in these nations, be cautious - some law enforcement agencies have been reported to utilize dating apps as instruments for potential entrapment.

Help, Support, and Advice

Keep in mind that no safety measures are foolproof. Even if you follow these guidelines, there is no way to ensure that everything will go smoothly. Remember that any negative incidents are not your fault and help is available. If anything happens, report it to Koottali and consider reaching out to one of the resources listed below. In case of immediate danger or emergency, please call 911 (U.S. or Canada) or your local law enforcement agency for assistance.

WOMEN HELPLINE NUMBERS

Women Helpline ( All India ) -

Women In Distress 1091 Women Helpline Domestic Abuse 181 Police 112 / 100 National Commison For Women (NCW) ( Domestic voilence 24x7 helpline for Sexual Voilence and harrashment ) 7827170170 National Commison For Women (NCW) 011-26942369, 26944754 Delhi Commision For Women 011-23378044 / 23378317 / 23370597 Outer Delhi Helpline 011-27034873 , 27034874 Student / Child Helpline 1098 National Human Right Commision 011-23385368/9810298900 STATE WISE WOMEN HELPLINE National Commission for Women 011-23237166, 23234918

DELHI

Delhi Commison for women 011-23379181, 23370597 Delhi Women Protection Cell 011-24673366/4156/ 7699 Shakti Shalini ( N.G.O ) Women Shelter , Support Survivors , Councelling website :- https://shaktishalini.org/ 011-24373737011-2437373610920 ANDHRA PRADESH

Hyderabad/Secundrabad Police station 040-27853508 Andhra Pradesh Women Protection cell 040-23320539 Andhra Pradesh Women Commission 0863-2329090 Hyderabad Women Police Station 040-27852400/4852

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh Women Commission’C’ Sector, Ita Nagar - Call :- 0360-2214567,0360-2290544 ASSAM

ASSAM WOMEN HELPLINE 181 , 9345215029,0361-2521242 ASSAM Women Commission - 0361-2227888,2220150 ,0361-2220013 BIHAR

Bihar Women Helpline 18003456247 / 0612-2320047 / 2214318 Bihar Women Commission ( 1 South, Beily Road, Patna, Bihar ) 0612- 2507800

CHANDIGARH Chandigarh Women Police 0172-2741900

CHATTISHGARH

Chattishgarh Women Commission( Gaytri Bhawan, Raipur ) http://cgmahilaayog.com/ Email : [email protected] Call :- 0771-2429977,4013189, 4241400 , 18002334299 GOA

GOA Women Helpline1091 ,0832-2421208 GOA Women Commission 0832-2421080

GUJRAT

STATE WOMEN COMMMISION GUJRAT ( http://www.scwgujarat.org/ )18002331111 / 079-23251604 , 079-23251613 Ahemdabad Women Group - 7926441214 https://www.awagindia.org/ GUJRAT - Self Employed Women’s Association - 079-25506477/ 25506444 http://www.sewa.org/

HARYANA

Haryana Women and Child Helpline 0124-2335100 Helpline for women in Distress 9911599100 Haryana Women Commission( Bays No: 39-40, CADA Bhawan, Sec-4, Panchkula ) 0172 - 2584039, 0172-2583639 Women and Child Development Department 0172-2560349

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Himachal Pradesh Women Commision http://hp.gov.in/hpwomencommission/Home.aspxH.P. State commission for Women, Shimla:- 9816077100, 0177-26229290177-278360701892-228072

MAHARASHTRA

Mumbai Railway Police 9833331111 Mumbai Police Women Helpline No. 022-22633333, 22620111 Maharashtra Women Commision - 07477722424022-26592707 http://mscw.org.in/ ( Gruha Nirman Bhawan Mhada Bldg., Kalanagar, Bandra ) Maharashtra Women Helpline 022-26111103, 1298 , 103 MAJLIS - MAHARASHTRA 022-26661252 / 26662394 Navi Mumbai Police Station 022-27580255

PUNJAB

Women Helpline Punjab 1091 / 112 Women Helpline (Amritsar City Only) 9781101091 Punjab Women Commission SCO No:-57,58,59 Sector-17-C,Chandigarh Website : click here Call : 0172-27126070172-2783607 Punjab Samvad ( NGO ) - 0172- 2546389, 2700109, 276000114

TELANAGANA

WOMEN HELPLINE181 WOMEN COMMISION WHATSAPP 9490555533

TAMIL NADU

Tamil Nadu Women Helpline 044-28592750 State Commission for Women WEBSITE : Click Here Call :- 044-28551155

TRIPURA

Tripura Commmission for Women H.G. Basak Road, MelarmathAgartala, West Tripura Call :- 0381-2323355, 2322912

RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan Nirbhaya Helpline 1800-1200-020 Rajasthan Women Commission 0141-2779001-4 Rajasthan Women Helpline 0141-2744000 Jodhpur Women Helpline 0291-2012112

KARNATAKA

Banglore Women Police 080-22943225 Karnataka Women Police 0821-2418400 Karnataka Women Commision( 1st Floor, Karnatka Housing Board Building, Cauvery Bhawan, K.G. Marg, Bangalore-560 009 Phone :- 080-22100435/ 22862368, 080-2216485 Mysore Women Police 0821-2418110/2418410

WOMEN HELPLINE NGO IN BENGULURU / KARNATAKA Vanitha Sahayavani: 100, 080-22943225, 080-22943224 Free tele-counselling and police assistance Tara Women Centre ( NGO Ashraya ) : 080-25251929 Councilling , training , job assistance Nava Karnataka Mahila Rakshana Vedike: 9490135167 Free legal advice , Police assistance and shelter for women who are victim of domestic voilence Abhayashrama: 080-22220834, 080-22121131 Shelter , protection , training , medical assistance Vimochana: 080- 25492781 /82 WEBSITE : https://www.vimochana.co.in/ Shelter , councelling , medical and job The South India Cell for Human Rights Education and Monitoring (SICHREM) : 080-25473922 ( free legal advisory by legal professionals ) Timings : Monday to Friday : 9.30 am and 5.30 pm Samaja Seva Samithi : 080-26600022 /9448945367 ( Shelter , councelling ,dispute resolution & Employment )

MADHYA PRADESH

Madhya Pradesh Women Commission 0755-2661813, 2661802, 2661806, 2661808 ,1800-233-6112 Madhya Pradesh Mahila thana 0731-2434999

KERALA

Kerala Women Police Helpline (Trivandrum)9995399953 Kerala Women’s Commission Website : Click here 0471-2322590, 2320509, 2337589, 2339878, 2339882 State Vanitha Cell 0471-2338100 Women Cell , Kollam 0474-2742376 Women Cell , Kochi 0484-2396730

UTTAR PRADESH

Uttar Pradesh Women commission( http://mahilaayog.up.nic.in/ )0522-2306403 , 18001805220whatsapp : 6306511708 Uttar Pradesh Women Helpline 1090 / 112

WEST BENGAL

A. West Bengal women commission( Salt Lake City, Kolkata ) Complaints by Email : [email protected] Website : https://www.wbcw.co.in/ Call : 033-23595609033-23210154 B . Swayam - Westbengal NGO https://www.swayam.info/ 033-24863367 /3368/3357 C. West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) ( Child marriages and trafficking )9830056006 , 9836078780 Whatsapp : 9836300300 OTHER HELPLINE NUMBERS / ORGANIZATIONS

1.ALL INDIA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE ( Emancipation, Education and Empowerment of Women , Across 10 states ) http://www.aiwc.org.in/ 011-43389100 011-43389101 011-43389102 011-43389103

1. SNEHA NGO ( If you or someone you know is a survivor or facing violence, there is help available ) Centre timings ( Mon to Sat , 10am to 6pm )https://snehamumbai.org/CRISIS HELPLINE: 98330 52684 , 91675 35765
2. ONE-STOP CRISIS CENTRE AT KEM HOSPITAL: 022-24100511
3. JAGORI 011-26692700
4. SAARTHAK 011-26853846/ 26524061
5. NARI RAKSHA SAMITI 011-23973949
6. Lawyers Collective Womens Rights ( Domestic Voilence Cases ) 011-24373993/ 24372923
7. Pratidhi ( Legal help ) 011-22527259

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ( DELHI ) Complaints : 011-26944880 , 26944883