Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 6, 2026
The Circles Club ("The Circles Club", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Circles mobile application and related services.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Date of birth
Profile photo
Username
Account preferences
Social Information
Connections and friend requests
Circles and groups you join
Event participation
User-generated content
Messages shared within the platform
Device Information
Device model
Operating system
App version
IP address
Device identifiers
Crash reports
Usage Information
We collect analytics regarding:
Features used
Login activity
App performance
User interactions
Session duration
Location Information
If you grant permission, we may collect your approximate or precise location to improve recommendations, nearby events, and user experiences.
Location access is completely optional.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Authenticate users
Provide social networking features
Connect users with their circles
Deliver notifications
Improve app performance
Provide customer support
Detect fraud and unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations
Maintain platform security
Payments
Subscription payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers, including:
Apple App Store
Google Play Billing
Stripe (where applicable)
The Circles Club does not store your complete payment card information.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, including:
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Google Sign-In
Apple Sign-In
AWS Cloud Services
Cloudflare
Stripe
Apple App Store
Google Play Services
These providers process information according to their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information, including:
Secure HTTPS encryption
Encrypted data transmission
Access controls
Secure cloud infrastructure
Authentication and authorization mechanisms
Continuous monitoring and security improvements
Although we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide our Services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our Terms of Service
Users may request deletion of their account by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account
Request a copy of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Children's Privacy & Child Safety Standards
The Circles Club is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all users. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse, exploitation, or any content or behavior that endangers children.
Age Requirement
The Circles Club is intended exclusively for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
By creating an account, users confirm that they are at least 18 years old.
Accounts determined to belong to individuals under the age of 18 may be suspended or permanently removed.
Zero-Tolerance Policy
The Circles Club strictly prohibits:
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
Child sexual exploitation or abuse
Grooming or attempts to exploit minors
Soliciting, sharing, or promoting sexual content involving minors
Any activity that facilitates or encourages child exploitation
Any violation of this policy will result in immediate enforcement action, including content removal, account suspension, permanent account termination, and reporting to appropriate authorities where required.
Reporting Child Safety Concerns
Users can report content, messages, profiles, or any activity that violates our Child Safety Standards directly through the application.
All reports are reviewed promptly by our moderation team. Where appropriate, we may remove content, suspend or terminate accounts, and take additional action to protect our community.
Cooperation with Law Enforcement
Where required by applicable laws and regulations, The Circles Club cooperates with law enforcement agencies and relevant authorities regarding reports involving Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or child exploitation.
Content Moderation
We employ moderation processes to identify, investigate, and remove harmful, abusive, or illegal content.
We reserve the right to remove content or terminate accounts that violate our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, or Child Safety Standards.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our mobile application does not use browser cookies. However, third-party analytics and service providers may use similar technologies to improve functionality, measure usage, and enhance security.
International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When material changes are made, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to report child safety concerns, please contact us:
The Circles Club
Email: gus@thecirclesclub.com