Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Think of cookies as tiny helpers that make your experience on the Circle app better! They're small text files that mobile applications (including ours) store on your device to remember your preferences and make things work smoothly.

Just like how you might save your favorite settings on your phone, cookies help us remember things like your login status, language preferences, and what you've been looking at so we can give you a more personalized experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to make the Circle app work better for you. Here's what they help us do:

• Keep you logged in: So you don't have to enter your password every time
• Remember your preferences: Like your language choice or theme settings
• Make the site faster: By storing information locally on your device
• Improve your experience: By showing you relevant content and features
• Keep things secure: By helping us detect and prevent fraud
• Understand how you use the Circle app: So we can make it better for everyone

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are like the foundation of a house - they're absolutely necessary for the Circle app to work properly. They help with basic functions like:

• Keeping you logged in securely
• Remembering your shopping cart or saved items
• Making sure the website loads properly
• Protecting against security threats

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use the Circle app so we can make it better. They collect information like:

• Which pages you visit most often
• How long you spend on different sections
• If you encounter any errors or issues
• What features you use the most

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to give you a more personalized experience:

• Your language and region settings
• Your theme preferences (light or dark mode)
• Your notification preferences
• Your search history and filters

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes we work with trusted partners who also use cookies in our app. These help us provide you with better services like:

• Analytics services: To understand how people use Circle (like Google Analytics)
• Payment processors: To securely handle your payments
• Social media: To let you share content easily
• Advertising partners: To show you relevant ads (only with your permission)

We only work with partners who respect your privacy and follow strict data protection standards.

Managing Your Cookies

You're in control! You can manage cookies in several ways:

Device Settings

You can control cookies and app permissions through your device settings. You can:

• Block all cookies (though this might make some apps not work properly)
• Block only third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close the app
• See what cookies are stored on your device
• Control app permissions (location, camera, notifications, etc.)
• Clear app data and cache

Our App Settings

We're working on adding cookie and permission preference settings directly to the Circle app so you can easily choose what types of cookies and permissions you want to allow.

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you choose to disable cookies or app permissions, here's what might happen:

• You'll need to log in more often - We won't be able to remember you
• Some features might not work - Like saving your preferences or location-based services
• The app might be slower - We'll need to load everything fresh each time
• You might see less relevant content - We won't know what you're interested in
• Push notifications won't work - If you disable notification permissions
• Location features won't work - If you disable location permissions

But don't worry - the core features of the Circle app will still work! You'll just have a more basic experience.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

As Circle grows and improves, we might update this cookie policy. When we do, we'll:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through our platform or email if there are significant changes
• Give you time to review the changes before they take effect

Questions About Cookies?

We want to be transparent about how we use cookies and app permissions and make sure you understand your choices. If you have any questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies and permissions, please don't hesitate to reach out using the information on our Contact Us page.

We're here to help and make sure you feel comfortable with how we use cookies and permissions to improve your experience on the Circle app!