Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 23, 2026 (pre-launch draft — replace before public marketing).
Cirko ("Cirko," "we," "our," or "us") is a pre-launch local second-hand marketplace where people can discover nearby listings, save items, and connect with sellers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
This policy applies to our website, landing pages, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
1) Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically when you use the Service, and information from third parties where permitted.
a) Account and Contact Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you submit.
- Login credentials or authentication details (for example, through sign-in providers).
- Preferences you set, such as location/radius and category interests.
- Waitlist, pre-launch, support, or newsletter sign-up details.
b) Usage and Device Information
- Device type, operating system, browser type, app version, language settings, and identifiers.
- IP address, approximate location derived from IP, and general geolocation settings if enabled.
- Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, referral URLs, and interaction events.
- Crash logs, performance metrics, and diagnostic data.
c) Listing and User Content
- Listing details and media you upload or submit.
- Profile details and marketplace activity, including saved/watch behavior.
- Reports, feedback, survey responses, and other materials you send to us.
d) Communications
- Messages sent to our support channels.
- Communications you send through Service features, where available.
- Preferences for marketing or product updates.
2) How We Use Information
- Provide and maintain the Service, including core marketplace features.
- Personalize your experience, including local results and category relevance.
- Enable seller onboarding, qualification flows, and listing management.
- Communicate about account activity, support, and product updates.
- Monitor usage, troubleshoot issues, analyze performance, and improve product design.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and policy violations.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3) Legal Bases (for GDPR-Style Jurisdictions)
- Contract: to provide the Service you request.
- Legitimate interests: to operate, improve, and secure our platform.
- Consent: where required (for example, certain marketing messages).
- Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with law.
4) Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information with service providers, for legal and safety reasons, in connection with business transfers, and when you request or authorize us to do so.
5) Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Service functioning, remember preferences, measure usage patterns, and improve features. Depending on your location, you may control cookies through browser settings or available site controls.
6) Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7) Security
We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
8) Your Rights and Choices
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Request data portability, where applicable.
- Opt out of certain marketing communications.
9) Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law to provide consent.
10) International Data Transfers
Cirko may process and store information in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
11) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date and may provide additional notice.
12) Contact Us
[Company Name]
Email: [support@cirko.app]
Address: [Address]