Girok Privacy Policy

Version 1.0 · Effective date: [PUBLICATION DATE] · Last updated: [PUBLICATION DATE]

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [LEGAL DEVELOPER NAME] ("we", "us") collects, uses, stores and shares information when you use Girok, the gaming screen-recording app for Android (package com.girok.app), and its related services ("Girok"). Please read it together with our Terms of Service.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Account information

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, profile identifier and the fact that you used Google. When you sign in with your phone number, we receive your verified phone number. We create a Girok user ID and username for you. You may add and verify an email address; we send a 6-digit code to that address. You can change your display name and profile picture.

2.2 Recordings you create

Screen recordings, screenshots and their audio, created only when you start a recording (see Section 4).

2.3 Cloud content

Recordings and thumbnails you upload to Girok Cloud, with details such as title, game name, resolution, frame rate, duration, file size and whether microphone or game audio is included.

2.4 Device and app information

An app installation identifier; device manufacturer and model; Android version; app version; a push-notification token; technical capabilities of your device; and an identifier derived from your device's Android ID that we use to avoid duplicate uploads.

2.5 Recording-session information

When you record while signed in, we receive the game or app name you chose, recording quality, device model, Android version and session duration. This is required to operate recording statistics and is not controlled by the Diagnostics or Analytics settings.

2.6 Optional diagnostics and analytics

Only if you enable them (see Section 9).

2.7 Subscription and purchase information

From Google Play: product purchased, purchase token, order identifier, subscription status, start, renewal and expiry dates, and cancellation or refund status. We do not receive your card or payment details.

2.8 Connected Google Drive

If you connect Google Drive: your Google email, name, account identifier, granted permissions and an access credential (see Section 7).

2.9 Support communications

Messages, attachments and device details you send to support.

2.10 Technical logs

Our servers record requests (including IP address and time) for security and operations.

3. How we collect information

From you (sign-in, profile, support); automatically while you use Girok (device, session and log data); through Android permissions you grant (screen capture, microphone, notifications); from sign-in providers (Google, Firebase); from Google Play (purchases); and from Google Drive when you connect it.

4. Screen recording and microphone

Screen capture. Girok records your screen only after you approve Android's screen-capture prompt. Depending on your Android version and choice, it records either one app or your entire screen. A recording contains everything shown on what you authorised, which may include notifications, messages, other apps and personal information visible on screen. Android shows a recording indicator and Girok shows an ongoing notification. You can stop recording at any time from the app or the notification.

Microphone. Girok asks for microphone permission before you record. Microphone audio is on by default when permission is granted and can be turned off in recording settings. The microphone is used only during an active recording.

Audio. Game and media audio playing on your device, and microphone audio if enabled, are mixed into the video file. We do not create separate audio files or send audio separately.

Storage. Recordings are saved on your device, in Girok's app folder and in your gallery (Movies/Girok; screenshots in DCIM/Girok). They leave your device only if you upload them to Girok Cloud or export them to Google Drive.

Installed apps. To let you choose what to record, Girok reads the names and icons of apps on your device's launcher. This list stays on your device. When you upload a recording of a game, the game's name is included with the upload. Apps not identified as games are labelled "Other".

5. How we use information

To create and secure your account; provide recording, clip organisation and Girok Cloud; manage subscriptions, storage quotas and rewarded-ad unlocks; send service notifications; provide support; prevent fraud and abuse; maintain and improve reliability (diagnostics and analytics only with your consent); and comply with law.

6. Local storage and Girok Cloud

On your device. Recordings, thumbnails, a local database of your clips and export history, cached account details, settings, and sign-in tokens.

Girok Cloud. Automatic upload is off by default. If you turn it on, new recordings upload automatically, by default only over Wi-Fi. You can always upload a recording manually. When automatic upload is off, nothing is uploaded unless you choose to. Uploaded files are stored privately with Amazon Web Services and are accessed through short-lived secure links. Your plan's storage quota applies. You can delete a cloud recording in the app; this removes the stored video and thumbnail.

7. Google Drive (optional)

If you connect Google Drive, Google asks you to grant Girok access to your basic profile and email, and permission to create and manage only the files Girok creates in your Drive (drive.file). Exported recordings are uploaded directly from your device to your own Drive. We store an encrypted credential to keep the connection. You can disconnect in Settings; we revoke the credential and stop accessing your Drive. Files already exported stay in your Drive. You can also remove access at myaccount.google.com/permissions. OneDrive and Dropbox are not currently available.

8. Payments and subscriptions

Girok Plus, Creator and storage add-ons are sold through Google Play. Google processes payment; we receive only purchase information (Section 2.7) to verify your purchase and grant features. Renewals, cancellations and refunds are handled by Google Play. You can manage subscriptions in the Google Play Store. Deleting your Girok account does not cancel a Google Play subscription.

9. Diagnostics, analytics and advertising

Diagnostics (optional, off by default). Recording and upload performance data such as frame rate, encoder, dropped frames, device temperature level, upload outcome and network type.

Analytics (optional, off by default). Basic app-usage events such as app opens.

Turning them off. You can change both in Settings → Privacy & data. When you withdraw consent, we stop collecting that category and delete the related events already received from your device. Some information described in Sections 2.4 and 2.5 is not controlled by these settings.

Crash reporting. Girok does not currently send crash reports to third-party services. We will update this policy before enabling any.

Advertising. Girok offers optional rewarded ads through Google AdMob. Where required, Google's consent tool asks for your choice first. AdMob may collect your device's advertising ID, IP address and ad interaction data, as described in Google's policy. You can reset or delete your advertising ID in Android settings.

10. Service providers and sharing

We do not sell personal information. We share information only:

• with service providers that run Girok for us: Amazon Web Services (hosting, storage, backups); Google Firebase (sign-in and push notifications); Google (email delivery for verification codes);
• with Google as an independent provider: Google Play (purchases), Google AdMob (advertising) and Google Drive (when you connect it);
• when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in a business transfer.

11. Where data is stored and international transfers

Our servers and database are hosted by Amazon Web Services in the United States (us-east-1), and uploaded recordings are stored in India (Mumbai, ap-south-1). Database backups are stored in the United States. Google services may process data in other countries. By using Girok, your information may be transferred outside your country, with safeguards described in this policy.

12. Security

• Encrypted HTTPS connections.
• Private cloud storage accessed through time-limited links.
• Encryption of stored purchase tokens and Google Drive credentials.
• Access-controlled servers and databases.
• Multi-factor authentication for administrators.
• Restricted backups.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Data retention

• Account data: we keep it while your account is active.
• Cloud recordings: we keep them until you delete them or your account is deleted.
• Subscription records: [RETENTION PERIOD] for accounting and legal purposes.
• Logs: [RETENTION PERIOD].
• Backups: up to 14 days (daily dumps) plus the pgBackRest cycle, after which deleted data is removed from them.
• Diagnostics and analytics: [RETENTION PERIOD].

14. Account deletion

You can delete your account in Girok under Settings → Account → Delete account, or request deletion at girok.in/delete-account or by emailing [PRIVACY EMAIL]. After a 7-day waiting period, we delete your profile, sign-in account, cloud recordings, connected-storage credentials, device registrations and related records. We may keep limited purchase records where required by law, and deleted data may remain in backups for up to 14 days. Recordings saved in your device gallery are not deleted. Remove them in your gallery app. Cancel any subscription in Google Play before deleting your account.

15. Your rights and choices

• Change your Diagnostics and Analytics consent in Settings.
• Edit your display name and photo.
• Disconnect Google Drive.
• Delete cloud recordings.
• Control permissions in Android settings.
• Delete your account (Section 14).
• Contact us to request access to, or correction of, your information.

Depending on where you live, including under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may have additional rights, including grievance redressal. [GRIEVANCE OFFICER / CONTACT]

16. Children

[AUDIENCE DECISION — e.g. "Girok is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their information. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us and we will delete it."]

17. Changes

We will post updates on this page with a new "Last updated" date and version, and notify you in the app of material changes.

18. Contact

[LEGAL DEVELOPER NAME] · [ADDRESS] · Privacy: [PRIVACY EMAIL] · Support: girok.support@gmail.com