Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Compliance Framework
1. Purpose
This document sets out the framework adopted by Flowlabs Investment Advisors Private Limited, which provides services under the KYFR brand (“KYFR”), to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), applicable rules, and associated regulatory guidance.
The framework establishes the principles, governance mechanisms, operational controls, and user rights procedures that govern the collection, processing, storage, use, disclosure, and deletion of personal data within the KYFR platform.
This document applies to all employees, contractors, service providers, and technology partners engaged in the processing of personal data on behalf of KYFR.
KYFR brand and logo are owned by Flowlabs Tech Private Limited (“Flowlabs Tech”). The brand is used by Flowlabs Tech Private Limited and by its subsidiary, Flowlabs Investment Advisors Private Limited (“Flowlabs Investment Advisors”), each for providing their respective services to customers. The services described in this framework are provided by Flowlabs Investment Advisors Private Limited, an Investment Adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI Registration No. INA000023320). Flowlabs Tech is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser and does not provide investment advice. Flowlabs Tech builds and maintains the KYFR technology platform and provides it to Flowlabs Investment Advisors as a technology service provider.
2. Scope
This framework applies to:
- The KYFR mobile application
- The KYFR website
- Account onboarding processes
- Account Aggregator integrations
- Gmail integrations
- Credit Bureau integrations
- Customer support processes
- Product analytics and telemetry
- Internal administrative systems
- Third-party service providers processing information on behalf of KYFR
3. Data Fiduciary
For the purposes of the DPDP Act, Flowlabs Investment Advisors Private Limited acts as the Data Fiduciary for personal data processed through the KYFR platform.
Flowlabs Tech Private Limited, the parent company and owner of the KYFR brand, provides technology services to Flowlabs Investment Advisors and processes personal data on its behalf as a Data Processor under a written contract.
Company: Flowlabs Investment Advisors Private Limited
SEBI Registration No: INA000023320
Registered Office: WeWork, Vaishnavi Signature, No 78/9, Bellandur, Bengaluru - 560103
Email: privacy@kyfr.ai
4. Categories of Personal Data Processed
KYFR processes only information necessary for providing pre-decision financial insights, credit insights and investment advisory services, where applicable.
Categories of information processed may include:
Identity Information
- Email address
- Optional name
- Account identifiers
- Mobile number
Financial Context Information
- Income range
- Estimated savings
- Recurring commitments
- Financial goals
- User-submitted decision scenarios
Account Aggregator Information
Where consent has been provided:
- Transaction history
- Account balances
- Existing liabilities
- Cash-flow information
Credit Information
Where consent has been provided:
- PAN, name, mobile number and date of birth, used to obtain the credit report
- Credit and loan account information
- Repayment history
- Other information contained in the credit report
Gmail Information
Where consent has been provided. Gmail access is provided only after explicit authorization through Google's OAuth mechanism. KYFR never receives or stores Google passwords.
- Financial transaction emails
- Credit card statements
- EMI notifications
- Subscription reminders
- Travel bookings
- Insurance reminders
Technical Information
- Device type
- Operating system
- Application version
- Diagnostic logs
- Usage analytics
KYFR does not intentionally process personal correspondence, biometric information, passwords or payment credentials except where necessary to provide the Services with appropriate authorization.
5. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed only for lawful purposes, including:
- Providing pre-decision financial insights
- Generating personalised financial context
- Maintaining user accounts
- Authenticating access
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Maintaining security
- Responding to support requests
- Complying with legal obligations
- Improving product performance through aggregated and anonymised analytics
- Providing credit report and score
- Providing investment advisory services to advisory clients
KYFR does not process personal data for behavioural advertising.
KYFR does not sell personal information.
6. Consent Management
KYFR follows a progressive permission model.
Stage One
Mobile number login and manual onboarding.
No bank accounts, credit information or Gmail information are accessed.
Stage Two
Optional Account Aggregator connections.
Consent is:
- Specific
- Informed
- Purpose-limited
- Revocable
Stage Three
Optional Gmail connection.
Users may connect and disconnect Gmail at any time.
Stage Four
Optional Credit Bureau access.
Consent is:
- Specific
- Informed
- Purpose-limited
- Revocable
Withdrawal of consent immediately stops future processing from the disconnected source.
7. Notice Requirements
Before processing personal data, KYFR provides notice describing:
- Categories of information collected
- Purpose of processing
- Rights available to the user
- Method for withdrawal of consent
- Contact information
- Data retention periods
Privacy notices are made available through:
- Privacy Policy
- Data & Safety page
- Trust Centre
- In-app permission screens
8. Rights of Data Principals
Users may exercise the following rights:
Right to Access Personal Information
Request a copy of personal information held by KYFR.
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of personal information.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Disconnect Account Aggregator, Credit Bureau and Gmail permissions.
Right to Grievance Redressal
Raise complaints concerning personal data processing.
Right to Nominate
Nominate another individual to exercise rights in accordance with the DPDP Act.
Requests may be submitted through the application or by email to: privacy@kyfr.ai
9. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
KYFR has established and maintains an internal grievance mechanism.
Privacy complaints shall be acknowledged promptly and resolved within reasonable timelines prescribed under applicable law.
Grievance Officer:
Viswanathan RajuEmail: grievance@kyfr.ai
10. Data Minimisation
KYFR collects only information reasonably necessary for providing the service.
At signup, KYFR does not require:
- Bank account access
- Gmail access
- Government identification documents
- Banking credentials
Additional information is requested only where users voluntarily provide consent.
11. Data Retention
Active account information is retained while the account remains open.
Upon account deletion:
Personal and financial information is removed within thirty days.
Backup copies are purged within ninety days unless retention is required by law.
Credit information is deleted within 24 hours of consent expiring or being withdrawn, except as set out in the Privacy Policy. Information retained under statutory or regulatory obligations, including SEBI record-keeping requirements, shall be used solely for compliance purposes.
12. Security Measures
KYFR maintains appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including:
- Primary production systems hosted within India
- AES-256 encryption at rest
- TLS 1.2 or higher encryption in transit
- Role-based access controls
- Multi-factor administrative authentication
- Continuous logging and monitoring
- Incident response procedures
- Vendor risk management procedures
Bank authentication credentials are never stored by KYFR.
13. Cross-Border Transfers
As of Version 1.0, KYFR intends to store and process user information within India.
Should cross-border transfers become necessary, such transfers shall be conducted only in accordance with applicable law and government notifications issued under the DPDP Act.
14. Personal Data Breach Management
KYFR maintains procedures for:
- Detection
- Containment
- Investigation
- Remediation
- Regulatory notification
- User communication
- Root cause analysis
Personal data breaches shall be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements and regulatory timelines.
15. Governance and Accountability
The Board and management of Flowlabs Investment Advisors Private Limited are responsible for maintaining appropriate governance controls over personal data processing activities.
Periodic reviews of:
- Data inventory
- Vendor access
- Retention controls
- Consent management
- Security controls
- Incident response procedures
shall be undertaken to maintain compliance with applicable law. These reviews shall be documented and appropriate remediation actions tracked until closure.
16. Responsible AI Principles
KYFR commits to:
Transparency
Explain what information is accessed and why.
User Control
Allow users to revoke permissions at any time.
Data Minimisation
Collect only information necessary for the stated purpose.
Security
Protect personal information through appropriate safeguards.
Human Decision-Making
KYFR does not autonomously execute financial transactions or take financial actions. Informational insights are intended to support—not replace—human judgment.
Final financial decisions remain with the user.
17. Contact Information
Registered Office: WeWork, Vaishnavi Signature, No 78/9, Bellandur, Bengaluru – 560103
Privacy: privacy@kyfr.ai
Grievance: grievance@kyfr.ai
Security: security@kyfr.ai
General: info@kyfr.ai
Version 1.0 August 2026 KYFR – Digital Personal Data Protection Compliance Framework