Circles is a small messaging app for staying in touch with people you actually know. This policy describes what data the app collects, who it goes to, and how to reach us if you want it removed. It is written in plain language. There is no fine print.
What we collect
- Your phone number — collected when you sign up so we can send you a one-time verification code by text message. We use it for sign-in only.
- Your display name — the name you choose to show other members of your circles. You can change it at any time on the Profile screen.
- Messages you send — chat messages and the circles you belong to are stored so the app can show them to you and to the other members of those circles.
- Photos you upload to Dynasty Tracker — if you use the Dynasty Tracker feature, the photos you upload (PS5 screenshots) are stored so the feature works for you, and the image is sent to our image-processing provider (see below) to read the roster data out of it.
We do not collect your location. We do not collect your contacts. We do not run analytics or tracking SDKs inside the app. We do not use advertising identifiers.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your data. We do not share it with advertisers. We share data only with the service providers we need to operate the app:
- Supabase — our backend host. Stores your account, your messages, your circle memberships, and your uploaded photos.
- Twilio — delivers your one-time SMS verification code when you sign in. Receives your phone number to deliver that text.
- Anthropic — processes Dynasty Tracker photos to read the roster from the screenshot. Receives the photo and returns the extracted text data.
These providers are bound by their own terms and act on our behalf to operate the service.
Your choices
- Delete your account or data: email us at circlesmessagingmedia@gmail.com and we will remove your account, messages, circles, and Dynasty Tracker photos. We do not require a reason.
- Change your display name: edit it at any time on the Profile screen.
- Stop using the app: uninstall it. If you want your stored data removed, email us as above.
Children
Circles is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has signed up, email us at circlesmessagingmedia@gmail.com and we will delete the account.
Data retention
We keep your data while your account exists. When you ask us to delete it, we remove it from our active systems. Backups may retain copies for a short period before they roll off.
Security
Communications between your device and our backend use HTTPS. We do not encrypt messages end-to-end in this version of the app; that means we (and our backend provider) can technically read message contents on the server. We do not access them as a matter of practice, but you should treat the service accordingly.
Changes
If we change this policy in a meaningful way, we will update the effective date at the top and, where reasonable, notify users in the app.
Contact
Questions, requests, or concerns: circlesmessagingmedia@gmail.com