Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 8, 2025

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

Privacy Policy

Swayfish LLC, doing business as LYKYN ("LYKYN," "we," "our," or "us"), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use the LYKYN mobile application (the "App"), our connected devices, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using the App or our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

a. Account Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Device pairing details

b. Device & Usage Data

  • Connected LYKYN device ID
  • Mushroom grow mode selections
  • Device operation status and uptime
  • Firmware version and update status
  • Sensor data (e.g., temperature, humidity, fan and humidifier status)

c. Network & Technical Data

  • Wi-Fi SSID (not password)
  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Device type, OS, and app version
  • App crash and diagnostics data

d. Optional/Future Data

If you choose to submit content (e.g., grow logs, notes, or photos in future updates), we may collect and store that data securely.

We do not collect:

  • ×GPS location data
  • ×Camera or microphone access
  • ×Payment or credit card information (as no in-app purchases are active at this time)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • •Enable device control and automation through the App
  • •Monitor and optimize environmental conditions inside your LYKYN device
  • •Provide support, troubleshooting, and service updates
  • •Send important notifications (e.g., temperature alerts, firmware updates)
  • •Improve our Services through analytics and performance insights
  • •Ensure security and detect misuse or unauthorized access

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited data with third-party service providers strictly for operational purposes, including:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) – to host and sync device data
  • Authentication providers – to securely manage user logins
  • Analytics tools – to improve app performance (non-personal data only)

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

We may also disclose your data:

  • !To comply with legal obligations or valid governmental requests
  • !To protect the rights, safety, or property of LYKYN or our users
  • !In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice to you)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on cloud servers hosted in the United States. We use industry-standard encryption and secure communication protocols (e.g., HTTPS, SSL) to protect your data during transmission and at rest.

However, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • •Access the personal information we hold about you
  • •Request corrections or updates to your data
  • •Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • •Object to certain data processing activities
  • •Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our App and Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

International Use

While LYKYN is based in the United States, the App may be accessed globally. If you are located outside the U.S., you consent to the processing and storage of your data in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and notify users as required by law or App Store guidelines. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Swayfish LLC, DBA LYKYN

Swayfish #177

1415 Fulton Road #205

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

USA

Email: [email protected]