Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 08, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes Circit LLC's policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our app and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We use your personal data to provide and improve the Circit app. By using Circit, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Your phone number (used for authentication), display name, and email address (if provided).
Contacts
Information from your device's phone book (contacts list) that you choose to share with the app.
User Content
Content you create, upload, or receive from others when using our service, including messages, photos, and other media.
Identifiers
User ID (created to identify your account), device identifiers, and IP address.
Usage Data
App usage information such as features used, time spent in the app, and user behavior patterns.
Diagnostics
Crash data, performance metrics, and other diagnostic information to improve app functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Allow you to connect with other users
- Deliver messages and content between users
- Provide customer support
- Analyze and improve our services
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
Your information is stored in secure cloud database services. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access or disclosure. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your data through rigorous security protocols and best practices.
Data Retention and Account Deletion
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time through the app's settings menu. When you delete your account:
- Your profile and personal information will be permanently removed from our systems within 7 days
- Content you've shared with others (such as posts) may remain visible to those users, but will no longer be associated with your identity
- We may retain certain information in anonymized form for analytics purposes
- We may retain some information if required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention
Once you initiate account deletion, the process cannot be reversed. All your data will be permanently removed within 7 days, and you will need to create a new account if you wish to use our services again.
Third-Party Services
The Application uses third-party services that collect and process information about you. These third-party service providers have their own Privacy Policies:
These third-party services may collect information sent by your device such as device identifiers, IP address, and app usage data. This information is used primarily to monitor app performance, analyze user behavior, and improve our services.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help operate our Application and have agreed to maintain confidentiality
- For business transfers, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
- As required by law, such as to comply with legal processes
- When necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or investigate potential fraud
- With your consent
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and, when appropriate, via email. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at [email protected].