Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Information We Collect
When you use Circles, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account information: Your name and email address when you sign up or contact us.
- Usage data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and features used.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address for analytics and security purposes.
- Communications: Any messages you send through our contact form or email.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve Circles and its features
- Connect you with local interest groups that match your preferences
- Send you relevant updates about groups and events you have joined
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our service
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process communications, and analyze usage — only to the extent necessary for those services. These providers are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and secure.
We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users.
Cookies
Circles uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and support our advertising partners. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
We also use the Meta Pixel, a tracking tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and understand how users interact with our site. The Meta Pixel collects information about your browsing behavior, which Meta may associate with your Facebook account. For more information, see Meta's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Circles is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please visit our Contact page or email us at privacy@localcircles.space.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our privacy practices.