Circit

Circit

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 5, 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. We analyze contact lists across users to identify potential mutual connections for our Smart Invite feature, which helps you invite friends who may be interested in joining Circit. Phone numbers are stored securely and used to send anonymous SMS invitations on your behalf when you use Smart Invites.

User Content

Content you create, upload, or receive from others when using our service, including messages, photos, music track selections, 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.

AI Interaction Data

Information from conversations with BigDawg AI assistant, including message content, conversation context, and interaction patterns used to provide AI-powered responses and enhance user engagement.

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
  • Send Smart Invite SMS messages on your behalf to contacts you choose to invite
  • Analyze contact lists to identify potential mutual connections for Smart Invites
  • Provide AI-powered assistance and responses through BigDawg
  • Analyze conversation patterns to improve AI response quality
  • Process conversation context to generate relevant AI responses
  • 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.

AI Processing and Privacy Protection

  • Private Infrastructure: Conversation data sent to BigDawg is processed on our private, self-hosted servers and is never used for AI model training or stored permanently
  • Privacy Protection: Only display name and user IDs are sent to AI servers for context understanding
  • Local AI Processing: All AI computation occurs on Circit-owned infrastructure, not third-party AI services
  • Temporary Processing: AI conversation context is processed temporarily and automatically deleted after response generation

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 may 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].

Child Safety and Content Moderation

We are committed to protecting children and ensuring the safety of all users on our platform. We have a zero-tolerance policy for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and any form of child exploitation or abuse.

  • Age Restrictions: Our platform is designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly permit children under 13 to use our services.
  • Reporting Mechanisms: We provide tools within the app for users to report abusive, exploitative, or inappropriate content and behavior. All reports are treated with urgency and confidentiality. You can also contact us directly at [email protected].
  • Cooperation with Authorities: We report instances of CSAM or child exploitation to appropriate legal authorities, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local law enforcement.
  • Content Review: Our team reviews reported content promptly and takes appropriate action, including content removal and account suspension when violations are identified.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time at our discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our services after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at [email protected].