Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Groupy collects, uses, and shares your
personal and financial information when you use our mobile application to manage group contributions,
expenses, and loans.
1. Information We Collect
In order to provide our group management services, we collect the following:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details provided during registration.
- Group & Financial Data: Data related to group contributions, shared expenses, loan records,
and repayment history as entered by group members or admins.
- Member Management: Information about members added to groups (names or identifiers) to
facilitate collective tracking.
- Subscription Data: Information regarding your selected subscription tier and payment status
(processed securely via third-party providers).
- Device & Usage Data: Device model, OS version, and analytics regarding how you interact
with our features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to maintain the integrity of your group's financial records:
- To calculate and display accurate balances for contributions and loans.
- To manage group memberships and administrative permissions.
- To process subscription upgrades and provide tier-specific features.
- To display advertisements (for users on ad-supported plans).
- To send notifications regarding repayments or group updates.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase (a Google service). We utilize industry-standard
encryption and security protocols to protect your financial records. However, users are responsible for
maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and the accuracy of the data they enter manually.
4. Third-Party Services
Groupy integrates with third-party services for app functionality and monetization:
- Google Play Services: Core application functionality.
- Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: To improve app stability and performance.
- Google AdMob: To serve ads to users on specific subscription tiers.
- Payment Processors: To handle subscription billing (e.g., Google Play Billing).
5. Advertising and Subscriptions
Groupy offers different subscription tiers. Depending on your plan:
- Users on free or ad-supported tiers may see personalized or non-personalized ads managed by Google AdMob.
- Users who subscribe to premium tiers will enjoy an ad-free experience and extended limits on group members
and financial tracking features.
6. Your Rights and Data Deletion
You have the right to access, edit, or delete your personal data. You may request the deletion of your account
and associated group data through the app settings or by contacting our support team. Please note that some
financial records may persist in group histories for other members until the group itself is disbanded.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: support@globiqtechnologies.com