Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

At TibetanCircle, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your data while using our platform. We are committed to being transparent about how we handle your information and to providing you with the necessary control over your personal data.

Contents

1. Who We Are
2. Information We Collect
3. How We Use Your Information
4. Data Sharing
5. Your Rights
6. Data Retention
7. International Data Transfers
8. Security
9. Non-Discrimination
10. Eligibility and Age Restrictions
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
12. Contact Us

1. Who We Are

TibetanCircle is a platform designed to connect Tibetans worldwide. Based in the United States, we are committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and securely in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the Contact Us section for information on how to reach us.

2. Information We Collect

We collect certain personal information when you use TibetanCircle to provide you with the best possible experience. This includes:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, date of birth (to calculate and display your age), photos, gender, cultural identity, and an optional personal description provided by you.
• Location Data: We collect your location while using the app to show you nearby users or users in your desired location. We only display approximate distances and do not share your exact location.
• Chat Data: We store messages exchanged between users as part of providing the chat functionality within the app.
• Device and Usage Data: We collect information about your device, app usage, and browsing activity in the app for performance analytics and troubleshooting.
• Preferences: We collect your preferences regarding who you want to see on the app (e.g., men, women, or everyone) to personalize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize your experience on TibetanCircle.
• Display user profiles with relevant information, including name, age, photos,
  personal description (if provided), and approximate distance.
• Show users based on your preferences and location.
• Improve app functionality and performance through usage data.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

TibetanCircle does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share certain data with trusted third-party service providers, including those that help us operate and maintain the app. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and only use your information for authorized purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have full control over your data on TibetanCircle. You can:

• Access and update portions of your personal information directly within the app.
• Delete your account. When your account is deleted, we ensure it is no longer visible to other users on the app. We initiate the process of removing your personal information from our systems unless:
  • We are required to retain it to comply with applicable laws.
  • There is an outstanding issue, claim, or dispute that requires retaining the relevant information until it is resolved.
  • We need to keep the information for our legitimate business interests, such as preventing fraud or enhancing the safety and security of our users.
• Request information about the data we have collected about you.
• Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
• Opt-out of certain data processing activities, such as marketing communications.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Once your account is deleted, we ensure that your personal information is securely removed, except in cases where retention is necessary for legal or regulatory obligations or legitimate business interests.

Note: Even after you remove information from your profile or delete your account, there may still be copies of that information accessible due to prior sharing with other users or retention by others. We cannot control these instances and do not accept any liability for them.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are hosted, your data may be transferred internationally. We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data when it is transferred across borders, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Security

We implement a range of measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards tailored to the risks involved in processing your data.

While we strive to implement strong security measures, no system can guarantee complete security. We continuously evaluate and enhance our security protocols to ensure your information is safeguarded to the best of our ability.

9. Non-Discrimination

We do not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under this Privacy Policy. You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or provided a different level of service for exercising your privacy rights.

10. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

TibetanCircle is intended solely for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from someone under 18, we will promptly delete such information.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you accordingly. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at support@tibetancircle.com.