Introduction
Welcome to Cirkel. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
Important Notice
Cirkel is currently operating in beta testing phase and is not yet formally established as a business entity in Ghana. This Privacy Policy is provided to inform you about our data practices during this developmental stage.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Data
- Account information: name, email address, phone number
- Profile information: profile picture, bio, location (city/region)
- Communication data: messages exchanged with other users
- Transaction information: details of requests and offers made through the App
Non-Personal Data
- Device information: device type, operating system
- Usage data: how you interact with our App
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account
- To provide and maintain our service
- To connect you with other users based on requests and offers
- To communicate with you about updates and changes to our App
- To improve our App based on how users interact with it
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Data Storage and Security
During this beta phase, we implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your data is stored on secure servers and will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With other users: When you create a request or offer, certain information will be visible to other users
- With service providers: We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our service or analyze how our service is used
- For legal compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations
Your Data Protection Rights
Under Ghanaian data protection laws and regulations, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at project64corp@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Third-Party Links
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Cirkel. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside Ghana and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to Ghana and process it there.
Analytics
During the beta phase, we may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our App. These services may collect information sent by your device. We use this information solely to improve our App and services.