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 at any time 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 that help us operate the Service.
- When required or permitted by law.
- To protect users, investigate abuse, and maintain platform security.
- During a business merger, acquisition, reorganization, or transfer of assets.
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 may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
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. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 reasonably possible.
8. Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account at any time through the application settings, if the feature is available, or by contacting us.
After account deletion:
- Your profile will no longer be visible to other users.
- Personal information associated with your account will be deleted within a reasonable period unless retention is required by law, safety, fraud-prevention, or other legitimate legal purposes.
For detailed information about requesting account deletion, please visit our Account Deletion page .
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 take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, 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 using the information provided below.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored on servers located in different countries where our service providers operate.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards are used to protect your information when it is transferred or processed internationally.
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 become effective means that you acknowledge the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.