Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

JOYLINK NETWORK TECH LIMITED ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Circle360: Family Safety & GPS ("App") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our services.

By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using Circle360, you may provide certain information, including:

• Username or nickname
• Family or group connection information
• Location sharing invitations or connection codes
• Feedback, inquiries, and customer support communications

We only collect information necessary to provide and improve the App experience.

Location Information

Circle360 is designed to help users stay connected with family members and trusted contacts.

With your permission, we may collect:

• Precise GPS location
• Approximate location
• Background location information (when enabled)
• Location history information (if you choose to use related features)

Location data is used to:

• Provide real-time location sharing
• Display family member locations on the map
• Support safety and location-based features
• Improve service reliability

You can manage or disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

Device Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Device identifiers
• Language and region settings
• IP address
• Crash reports and diagnostic information

This information helps us maintain app stability and improve performance.

Advertising Information

Circle360 may display advertisements to support free access to our services.

Our advertising partners may collect information such as:

• Advertising identifier (IDFA, where permitted)
• Device information
• App interaction data
• General location information
• Advertising performance data

This information is used to provide, measure, and improve advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide location-sharing services
• Connect family members and trusted contacts
• Display location information on maps
• Maintain and improve App functionality
• Analyze usage and performance
• Provide customer support
• Prevent fraud, misuse, and security issues
• Deliver and measure advertisements
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

3. Location Sharing and User Control

Circle360 allows users to voluntarily share their location with selected family members or trusted contacts.

Location sharing only occurs when:

• You enable location permissions;
• You choose to connect with another user; and
• You authorize sharing through the App.

You have control over your location sharing settings and may stop sharing at any time.

We do not publicly display your location information without your permission.

4. Background Location Usage

If you enable background location access, Circle360 may collect location information even when the App is running in the background.

Background location access allows the App to provide continuous location-sharing and safety-related features.

You may disable background location access through your device settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support our services, including:

• Map and location service providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners
• Crash reporting services

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable privacy laws.

6. Data Storage and Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill business purposes, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Circle360 is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing your personal information
• Correcting inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of your information
• Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities
• Withdrawing consent where applicable
• Requesting data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt out of certain data sharing activities where applicable

You may contact us to exercise these rights.

11. European Privacy Rights

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Providing requested services
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate business interests

You may contact us regarding your GDPR or UK GDPR rights.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required, we take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within the App or through other appropriate channels. Continued use of Circle360 after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Developer: JOYLINK NETWORK TECH LIMITED

Email: [email protected]