Privacy Policy | ItsMyCircle

Welcome to ItsMyCircle ("we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the ItsMyCircle website, mobile application, and related services (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

Full Name
Email Address
Mobile Number
Profile Photo
Date of Birth (if provided)
Gender (optional)

Account Information

Username
Encrypted login credentials (where applicable)
Account preferences

User Content

Posts
Comments
Messages
Groups you create or join
Events you create or attend
Photos and videos you upload

Device Information

Device Model
Operating System
App Version
Device Identifier
IP Address
Crash Reports
Diagnostic Information

Location Information

If you choose to enable location services, we may collect your approximate or precise location to provide nearby events, recommendations, or group discovery.

Location access is optional and can be disabled anytime from your device settings.

2. Permissions We Request

Depending on the features you use, the app may request access to:

Camera – To capture profile or event photos.
Photo Gallery / Storage – To upload images and videos.
Notifications – To send reminders and important updates.
Location – To discover nearby groups and events.
Contacts – Only if you choose to invite friends.

We only request permissions necessary to provide specific features.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Create and manage your account.
Provide our services.
Enable groups and events.
Improve user experience.
Personalize recommendations.
Respond to support requests.
Send important notifications.
Prevent fraud and abuse.
Maintain platform security.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only:

With trusted service providers.
When required by law.
To protect users and platform security.
During a business merger or acquisition.

5. Third-Party Services

The Service may use trusted third-party services such as:

Firebase
Google Sign-In
Apple Sign-In
Google Maps
Push Notification Services
Cloud Hosting Providers
Analytics Services

These providers process information according to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services.
Comply with legal obligations.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce agreements.
Prevent fraud and abuse.

Data that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized whenever possible.

8. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the application settings (if available) or by contacting us.

After account deletion:

Your profile will no longer be visible.
Your personal information will be deleted within a reasonable period unless required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

ItsMyCircle is not intended for children below the minimum legal age required in your country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children who are not legally permitted to use the Service.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

Access your personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Delete your information.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Request a copy of your personal data.
Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located in different countries where our service providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are used to protect your data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on our website or within the application. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

ItsMyCircle
Email: support@itsmycircle.com