Privacy Policy for Groot

Last updated: September 5, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Groot ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use our mobile application. Groot is a genealogy and family tree management app that allows you to create family trees, visualize lineage graphs, manage detailed person profiles, and record cultural genealogy details such as Gotras.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Groot is built to function entirely on your device. All family tree data you create — including names, relationships, photos, personal notes, and Gotra/cultural details — is stored locally on your device's storage. We do not transmit this data to any server operated by us, and we do not have the ability to view, access, or recover this information.

3. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use the App and the permissions you grant, the following may apply:

• Device Permissions: The App may request access to your device's storage or photo library so you can attach photos to family member profiles. These photos are stored locally and are not uploaded by us.
• Crash and Performance Data: If the App uses third-party services such as Google Play Services (e.g., for crash reporting or analytics), those services may collect limited technical data such as device model, OS version, and crash logs, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
• App Store Data: Google Play may collect certain information as part of standard app distribution, independent of the App itself.

4. How We Use Information

Since your family tree data remains on your device, we do not use it for any purpose — we simply do not have access to it. Any limited technical data collected via third-party services (see Section 3) is used solely to help us diagnose crashes, improve app stability, and understand general usage trends.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your family tree data with third parties, because that data never leaves your device. We may rely on standard third-party infrastructure (such as Google Play Services) required for app distribution and basic functionality, which operate under their own respective privacy policies.

6. Data Storage and Security

All family tree information is stored locally within the App's private storage on your device. Since we do not operate servers that store your personal genealogy data, there is no remote database that could be breached. However, you are responsible for securing your own device (e.g., using a lock screen) to protect your data from unauthorized local access.

7. Data Deletion

You can delete individual family members, entire family trees, or all app data at any time directly within the App, or by clearing the App's data/cache through your device's Settings, or by uninstalling the App. Since data is stored only on your device, uninstalling the App permanently removes all associated data unless you have made your own backup.

8. Children's Privacy

Groot is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since the App does not collect personal data on our servers, this risk is inherently limited.

9. Your Choices

• You may deny or revoke storage/photo permissions at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain features (such as attaching photos).
• You may delete your data at any time as described in Section 7.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App's functionality or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App, please contact us at:

Email: varinder04031995@gmail.com