Effective date: [24/02/2026]
App: Scentcircle (the “App”)
Company / Controller: [Techbuddie Solutions] (“Scentcircle”, “we”, “us”)
Contact: [contact@techbuddie.org]
Scentcircle helps perfume lovers discover fragrances, build a personal vault and wishlist, log wears, and connect with other users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use the App and related services (the “Services”).
By using Scentcircle, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
A. Information you provide
- Account information: name, username, email address, password (or authentication token), profile photo (optional), bio (optional).
- Your fragrance activity: perfumes you add (vault, wishlist, past), ratings, reviews, wear logs (Scent of the Day), saved combos, and preferences (e.g., scent families, occasions).
- Social content: posts, comments, likes, follows, and any content you share in the community.
- Support communications: messages you send to support, bug reports, feedback, or survey responses.
B. Information collected automatically
- Device & app usage data: device type, operating system, app version, language, time zone, IP address (approximate location may be inferred), identifiers used for analytics/crash reporting, and interactions with app screens/features.
- Log and diagnostic data: crash logs, performance data, and error reports.
C. Subscription and payment information
If you purchase Scentcircle Premium, payments are processed by Apple or Google (not by Scentcircle). We do not receive your full payment card details. We may receive purchase status and entitlement information (e.g., active subscription, renewal date) via our subscription provider (e.g., RevenueCat) to provide Premium features.
D. Information you choose to share
Some information is visible to others depending on your settings:
- Profile (username, photo, bio)
- Public posts and Scent of the Day entries
- Public vault items (if you choose to show them)
- Followers/following lists
2) How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and operate the Services (accounts, vault, wishlist, wear logs, social feed).
- Personalize recommendations (e.g., suggesting perfumes based on your preferences and activity).
- Enable social features (following, visibility of posts, community interactions).
- Maintain app security, prevent abuse, spam, and fraud.
- Improve and develop features, including analytics and performance monitoring.
- Provide customer support and respond to requests.
- Process subscription entitlements and manage access to Premium features.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in these cases:
A. With service providers (processors)
We use trusted third-party providers to help operate the App, such as:
- Hosting and databases
- Analytics and crash reporting
- Push notifications and messaging
- Subscription management (e.g., RevenueCat)
These providers are only permitted to process your data on our instructions and for the purposes described in this Policy.
B. With other users (social visibility)
If you post content or keep parts of your profile/vault public, other users can see that information.
C. Legal and safety reasons
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Scentcircle, our users, or others.
D. Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.
4) Your Choices and Controls
Depending on your app settings and region, you can:
- Edit profile information and privacy settings.
- Delete posts or content you’ve shared.
- Opt out of marketing emails (if any) via unsubscribe links.
- Control notifications in your device settings.
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your account data (see Section 9).
5) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Services,
- Meet legal/accounting requirements,
- Resolve disputes,
- Enforce our agreements.
You can request deletion of your account (Section 9). Some information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., security logs, fraud prevention).
6) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use a strong password and protect your device.
7) Children’s Privacy
Scentcircle is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
8) International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to help ensure your information remains protected.
9) Your Privacy Rights (EU/EEA/UK and similar regions)
If you are in the EU/EEA/UK (or another region with similar laws), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, email: [privacy@scentcircle.app].
Legal bases (for EU/EEA/UK users)
We process data under these bases, as applicable:
- Contract (to provide the Services you request)
- Legitimate interests (to improve the App, secure it, prevent fraud)
- Consent (where required, e.g., certain marketing or optional features)
- Legal obligation (compliance with law)
10) Third-Party Links and Content
The App may contain links to third-party sites or content (e.g., affiliate links or external perfume retailers). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Effective date” and, if changes are material, provide notice in the App or via other appropriate means.
12) Contact Us
If you have questions or requests, contact us at:
Email: [contact@techbuddie.org]