Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 3, 2026

Thank you for choosing to use Famircle (hereinafter referred to as "the App"). We value 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 services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our services to you.

1.1 Personal Data

While using our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Your unique user ID (automatically generated by the App), email address (if provided), and any other information you voluntarily provide to personalize your experience within the App.
• Location Information: We collect real-time geographical location data to enable location-sharing features and discover nearby places. You can manage or disable location sharing through your device's system settings (not within the app).
• Device Information: This includes information about your device such as device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and other technical data to help us optimize the performance of the App.

1.2 Usage Data

We may also collect information about how the App is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as:

• The time and date of your visit to the App
• The features you interact with within the App
• Other diagnostic data related to your use of the App

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• To provide and maintain our services: This includes enabling core features such as location sharing, discovering nearby places, managing friends, and other user-driven activities within the app.
• To improve and personalize user experience: By analyzing usage data, we can improve the functionality, user interface, and design of the App to better suit your needs.
• To communicate with you: We may use your personal data to send important updates, changes to our services, or notifications about new features.

3. Location Data

We rely on location-based services for some of our features. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your location information. You have control over your location data, and you can manage or disable location sharing through your device’s settings at any time. Please be aware that turning off location sharing may limit some features of the App.

Location Sharing Disclaimer: Sharing your location with other users or through the app exposes your geographical position to others. Although we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, please be aware of the risks involved when sharing location data online.

4. Privacy Consent for Location

In order to use location-based features, you must explicitly consent to the collection of your location information. If you choose not to provide consent, certain features of the App that require location data will not function. You can change your location-sharing preferences at any time through your device’s settings.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

6. Data Security

We implement commercially acceptable security measures designed to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We employ physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to help protect your data from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal data. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: If any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct it.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, including when your data is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Right to Object or Restrict Processing: You may object to the processing of your data under specific conditions or request the restriction of its processing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your data is no longer necessary for these purposes, it will be securely deleted.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for a general audience, including children aged 4 and above. We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to remove that information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal data with us, please contact us immediately, and we will take the necessary actions.

10. 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 updated Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: famircle@126.com