Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SafeCircle ("SafeCircle," "we", "us" or "our") processes personal information that we collect through our digital or online properties or services that link to this Privacy Policy (including as applicable, our website, mobile application, social media pages, marketing activities, live events and other activities described in this Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Service")).

At SafeCircle, we prioritize user privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We only collect data that is necessary for our services to function properly and securely. All data sent to SafeCircle servers is encrypted in transit using end-to-end encryption (E2EE), ensuring that only you, the user, are capable of accessing and viewing your information in its unencrypted form.

All of our public services are open source and available for review at https://github.com/safecircleia. This commitment to transparency allows users and security researchers to verify our security practices and privacy protections.

Information We Collect

SafeCircle prioritizes user privacy and only collects information that is necessary for the proper functioning of our services, which may include:

Account information (username, email address, password)
Authentication data necessary to verify your identity
Technical data (IP address, device information, browser type)
Service usage information
Communications with our support team

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To authenticate users and secure accounts
To communicate with you about your account or our services
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
To comply with legal obligations

Data Security and End-to-End Encryption

All data sent to SafeCircle servers is encrypted in transit using end-to-end encryption (E2EE). This means that only you, as the user, are capable of accessing and viewing your data in its unencrypted form. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Disclosure of Your Information

SafeCircle does not sell your personal information to third parties under any circumstances. We may disclose your information only in the following limited situations:

With your explicit consent
To service providers that assist us in operating our services, who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them
If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal proceedings, or similar legal process
When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

Specific retention periods:

Account information: Retained for the duration of your account plus 30 days after account deletion
Server logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
Backup data: Retained for a maximum of 30 days

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

Access to your personal information
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion of your personal information
Restriction or objection to certain processing activities
Data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SafeCircle uses cookies and tracking technologies for limited purposes to ensure our services function properly:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the operation of our services.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our services. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Open Source Commitment

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@safecircle.tech
Website: https://safecircle.tech
Address: Campus Espinardo N7, 30100 Murcia

Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA, UK, and Similar Jurisdictions)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Performance of a Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with our legal obligations.
Consent: Processing based on your consent.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach that compromises user information, SafeCircle will:

Notify affected users within 72 hours of breach discovery
Provide information about the nature of the breach and data affected
Outline steps taken to mitigate the breach
Provide recommendations for user actions to protect their information

Security Measures

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including:

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for all data transmission
Data encryption at rest
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Strict access controls and authentication protocols
Regular staff security training

Compliance

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using SafeCircle's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and agree to its terms.