Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Circa collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Circa app and related services (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
- Account information: phone number used for login verification and account creation, plus display name if provided.
- Verification metadata: authentication-related technical data needed to verify sign-in and secure accounts.
- Profile and social data: information you add in the app, such as friend names, phone numbers, and optional custom friend details (for example, address fields).
- Location-related data: location sharing/status information if you choose to enable location features.
- Contact imports: if you grant contact permission, we access selected contact fields so you can import them into Circa.
- Device and usage data: basic logs and diagnostics needed to operate, secure, and improve the Service.
2. How We Use Information
- Provide and maintain the Service.
- Authenticate users and prevent fraud or abuse.
- Support app features, including friend and location-related functionality.
- Respond to support requests and communicate service updates.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. Text Messaging Use
Circa uses texting (SMS) only for account and sign-up verification codes. We do not use SMS for marketing, promotions, or advertising.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers that help us run the Service, such as:
- Supabase for backend infrastructure and data storage.
- Twilio for delivery of verification SMS messages.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
5. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary by data type and legal requirements.
6. Your Choices
- You can choose what profile, friend, and optional fields to add in the app.
- You can control device-level permissions, including contacts and location permissions.
- You may request account deletion by contacting us.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact
For privacy questions or account deletion requests, contact us at me@amb.horse.