Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CIRCUIT.INSIDER operates the circuit-insider.com website and the CIRCUIT.INSIDER mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Website and App.

2. Website Data Collection

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website. This helps us improve our content.

• No Personal Tracking: Vercel Analytics does not collect or store personal information such as your name or email address.
• No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not track your activity on other websites.
• Data Points: We collect anonymous data such as the pages you visit, the type of device you use, and the country you are visiting from.

Cookies

We prioritize a low-cookie environment. Vercel Analytics is designed to work without invasive tracking cookies. If you interact with certain parts of our site (like language switching), a small functional cookie may be used to remember your preference.

Log Files

CIRCUIT.INSIDER follows standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit the website. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, and referring/exit pages. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information.

3. Mobile App Data Collection

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and an encrypted password via Supabase Auth. We never store plain text passwords.
• Photos and Media: Images you upload are stored on Cloudflare Images. We do not access your device photo library or camera without your explicit permission.
• Push Notification Tokens: We collect your device token to send event updates and announcements. You can disable push notifications in your device settings at any time.
• Usage Data: We collect non-personally-identifiable data such as photo view counts and profile view counts to power features like creator leaderboards. This data is aggregated and we do not perform cross-app tracking.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and App
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Send push notifications (with your consent)
• Display creator profiles, photo galleries, and leaderboard rankings
• Respond to support requests

5. Service Providers

We do not sell or share personal data for marketing purposes. We use the following third-party service providers:

• Supabase — Authentication and database
• Cloudflare — Image storage and delivery
• Vercel — Website hosting and analytics
• Expo / APNs / FCM — Push notification delivery

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to other sites (such as event organizers). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. These external sites are not operated by us — we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of those websites.

7. Data Security

We protect your data using industry-standard security measures:

• Secure servers — Supabase PostgreSQL and Cloudflare infrastructure
• Row-level security policies and encrypted authentication

8. Your Rights

Every EU/Bulgarian user is entitled to the following:

• Right to access — Request copies of your personal data.
• Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to erasure — Request erasure of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Update or correct your account information through the App
• Delete your account and all associated data through App settings
• Opt out of push notifications via device settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@circuit-insider.com.

9. Children's Privacy

CIRCUIT.INSIDER is not intended for children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Analytics and Tracking

• Website: We use Vercel Analytics only — anonymous and privacy-friendly. No advertising networks, no cross-site tracking.
• Mobile App: We use no third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking in the mobile app.

11. Consent

By using our Website and App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: info@circuit-insider.com