Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Circld, a rental marketplace where users can list items for rent and book rentals from others, helping you do more with your time and money. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your personal information.

By using Circld, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Required Information:

• Name
• Email address

Optional Information:

• Phone number
• Profile picture
• Physical address

User-Generated Content:

• Item listings and descriptions
• Photos of rental items
• Messages between users
• Booking requests and rental history
• Reviews and ratings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to help you do more with your time by:

• Creating and managing your account efficiently
• Enabling you to create and manage item listings
• Facilitating rental bookings and transactions
• Enabling communication between renters and item owners
• Processing booking requests and managing rental agreements
• Verifying user identity for safety and trust
• Sending essential notifications about bookings, messages, and account activity
• Providing customer support when you need it
• Improving app functionality and user experience
• Ensuring platform safety and preventing fraudulent activity

We use your approximate location (derived from IP address) to show you relevant local listings and improve search results, saving you time finding what you need nearby.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

What Other Users Can See:

• Your public profile information (name, profile picture if provided)
• Your item listings and photos
• Messages you send through the app
• Reviews and ratings you give or receive

Limited Sharing:

• With service providers (like AWS) who help us operate the app under strict confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• In case of a business transfer, with proper notice to users

You can control your visibility by managing your profile settings and using our blocking feature.

4. Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account and associated data at any time
• Block other users to prevent interaction
• Control what information you share in your profile
• Manage your listing visibility
• Opt out of non-essential communications

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is:

• Stored securely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure
• Protected by industry-standard security measures
• Accessible only to authenticated users and authorized personnel
• Encrypted during transmission and storage
• Backed up regularly to prevent data loss

Your listing data and rental history are retained to maintain the integrity of the marketplace and provide you with access to your rental history. You can delete your account and data at any time through the app settings.

6. Age Requirements

Circld is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

7. International Users

Circld may be used by people in different countries. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in countries where we operate, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Sending an email to your registered email address
• Posting a notice in the app
• Updating the 'Last Updated' date

Continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, need support, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: