Grazium
Privacy Policy
Appykan Technologies Private Limited · CIN: U72502RJ2021PTC076553 · Effective: June 10, 2026 · IT Act 2000 · SPDI Rules 2011 · DPDP Act 2023
By using Grazium or creating an account, you confirm that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.
Privacy queries: support@grazium.com · www.grazium.com/privacy-policy
1. Who We Are and Scope
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Appykan Technologies Private Limited (CIN: U72502RJ2021PTC076553), incorporated on August 20, 2021 under the Companies Act, 2013 ("Company", "we", "us"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use the Grazium Platform.
This Policy applies to all users in India and is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act"); the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("SPDI Rules"); and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act").
This Policy applies exclusively to users in India. It covers the Grazium mobile application and all associated services. It should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions and Community Guidelines.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Registration Data
- Full name, mobile number, and email address
- OTP-verified mobile number and email-verified address
- Username and date of birth
- Timestamp of your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions and this Privacy Policy
2.2 Content and Activity Data
- Images you upload from your device gallery, capture in-app, or select from the Grazium media library
- Post captions, text overlays, post settings (duration type, anonymous or named, comments enabled or disabled)
- Votes, reactions, comments, poll-based comments, and replies you submit
- Feedback or suggestions you submit to the Company
- Reports you submit about content or other users
2.3 Automatically Collected Data
- Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- IP address and mobile network information
- Usage data: features accessed, posts viewed, feed interactions, Versus feed usage, session duration
- Notification interaction data: whether push notifications were opened or dismissed
- Crash reports and technical diagnostics collected via analytics SDKs
2.4 Device Permissions
Revoking a permission limits the corresponding feature but does not affect your account or other Platform functions.
- Photo Library — To upload images from your device when creating posts. Requested at first use. Revocable in device settings.
- Notifications — To deliver real-time alerts for votes, reactions, comments, replies, and Platform activity via the persistent Notification icon.
- Camera — To capture photos in-app when creating posts. Requested at first use. Revocable in device settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To create and authenticate your account via OTP
- To verify your age eligibility (minimum 18 years under the DPDP Act, 2023)
- To publish and deliver your posts across the home feed, Versus feed, and search
- To process and display votes, reactions, comments, poll-based comments, and replies
- To support anonymous posting — your public identity is hidden but your account identity is retained internally for safety and legal compliance
- To manage post durations (permanent and custom date/time) and archive all posts on your profile page
- To personalise your feed, Versus feed, and search results based on your activity
- To deliver and manage real-time push notifications via the Notification icon
- To detect and prevent fraud, fake accounts, vote manipulation, and abusive behaviour
- To process user reports and moderate content
- To process feedback and suggestions you submit (see Terms & Conditions, Clause 7)
- To operate third-party integrations including analytics SDKs, OTP delivery, and cloud infrastructure, all on a data-processor basis under written agreements
- To comply with Indian law and respond to lawful requests from courts and government authorities
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the DPDP Act, 2023 and SPDI Rules, 2011, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
7. Your Rights
Under the DPDP Act, 2023 and SPDI Rules, 2011, you have the following rights. To exercise any right, contact support@grazium.com or use account settings. We will acknowledge within 24 hours and respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
9. Security and Minors
9.1 Security
We implement reasonable security measures including: TLS encryption for all data in transit; encryption of personal data at rest; OTP-only authentication at every login; strict internal access controls on a need-to-know basis; and regular security assessments. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the Data Protection Board of India as required under applicable law.
9.2 Minors
Grazium does not permit anyone under 18 to register, in compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023. Date of birth is collected at registration to verify eligibility. If we discover an underage user, we immediately suspend the account and delete all data within 72 hours. Report underage accounts to support@grazium.com.
10. Community Guidelines Reference
Grazium's Community Guidelines govern the standards of conduct and content on the Platform. They are incorporated into our Terms & Conditions by reference. For data-related matters — including how data from your posts, votes, and comments is used — this Privacy Policy applies.
The Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy work together and should both be read. Available at www.grazium.com/terms-and-conditions.
11. Grievance Officer
In compliance with the IT Act, 2000, the IT Intermediary Rules, 2021, and the DPDP Act, 2023:
If dissatisfied with our resolution, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India (once constituted under the DPDP Act, 2023) or the adjudicating officer under the IT Act, 2000.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy at any time. For material changes, we will notify you at least 15 days in advance by push notification or email. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.