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GrowDeck Data Privacy Statement

This Data Privacy Statement ("Privacy Policy") explains how GrowDeck formerly Affefly Private Limited ("we", "us", or "our") collects, processes, and protects your personal data when you use our app and services. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India).

A. Controller Information

Affefly Private Limited

Registered under the Companies Act, 2013

Bihar, India – 845435

Website: www.growdeck.io

Email: [email protected]

B. Overview of Data Processing Activities

We collect and process your data to:

  1. Provide and improve our services
  2. Recommend apps and offers
  3. Calculate and award bonuses
  4. Detect and prevent fraud
  5. Ensure compliance with legal obligations

C. Data We Process

  1. Installation and Usage Data: We collect data about apps installed and used on your device, including:
    • App name
    • Package name
    • Installation timestamp
    • Duration of usage
    • Foreground/background status
  2. Installation and Usage Data: We collect data about apps installed and used on your device, including:
    • App name
    • Package name
    • Installation timestamp
    • Duration of usage
    • Foreground/background status
  3. IP Address and Network Information: We use your IP address to detect fraud, identify your region, and comply with legal obligations.
  4. Advertising Identifiers: We collect your Advertising ID (e.g., Google Advertising ID) and Android ID to show relevant offers, measure performance, and prevent fraud. You can reset or restrict the ID in your device settings.
  5. Contact Information: We only collect your user ID for internal purposes. We do not collect your email address, name, or contact details unless you submit a support request, in which case we only process your email to respond to your inquiry.
  6. Support Communication: When you contact us (e.g., via support), we collect the email address you provide and the content of your message solely for customer support purposes.
D. Legal Bases for Processing: We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
  1. Contract Performance – To provide the GrowDeck service
  2. Consent – For personalized offers, if you grant permission
  3. Legitimate Interests – For fraud detection, service improvement, and app recommendations
  4. Legal Obligation – To comply with laws and prevent misuse

E. Data Processing Purposes

  1. Data Processing for the Recommendation of New Apps: We analyze your app usage and installation behavior to suggest new apps and offers tailored to your preferences.
  2. Data Processing for the Calculation of Bonus Payments: We track usage duration and app engagement to determine your eligibility for rewards and bonuses.
  3. Use of Data about the End Device Used by You: We use device data to ensure service functionality, optimize performance, and prevent fraud.
  4. Anonymized Use Data to Improve Our Services: Aggregated, anonymized usage data helps us enhance our recommendation algorithm and user experience.
  5. Fraud Prevention and Security: We monitor IP address patterns, device settings, Android ID and behavior signals to detect abnormal activity and protect our platform.
  6. Note: Authorization to Access Functions and Data on the End Device: GrowDeck requires access to limited system-level data to operate correctly. We request only essential permissions:
    • Access to installed apps (for usage tracking)
    • Network access (to connect to our servers)
    • Wake lock (to ensure tracking accuracy) These permissions are explicitly requested during installation or runtime and are used solely for the purposes mentioned above.
F. Retention Period: We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.
G. Data Sharing and Processors: We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted partners or processors only for:
  • Hosting and infrastructure (e.g., cloud providers)
  • Analytics and fraud detection
  • Customer support services

All processors are bound by strict data protection agreements.

H. International Transfers: If your data is transferred outside your country (e.g., to servers in the EU or US), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place.
I. Your Rights Under GDPR and Indian Law You have the right to:
  • Access your data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, email: [email protected]

J. Children's Data: GrowDeck is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
K. Updates to this Privacy Statement: We may update this statement occasionally. Material changes will be communicated through the app or website.
L. Contact: If you have questions about this statement, contact us at: Email: [email protected] Website: www.growdeck.io
M. Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 1, 2025. Last updated: May 1, 2025.

Thank you for trusting GrowDeck with your data.