PRIVACY POLICY

🔒 OVERVIEW

The Circle: Influence ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you interact with our website and recruitment program.

We are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

📊 INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Recruitment Registration Data

When you register through our recruitment protocol, we collect:

• Name: Your agent designation/operational name
• Email Address: Your secure communication channel
• Location: Optional operational region information
• Interests: Your selected intelligence preferences
• Consent Records: Your agreement to receive communications
• Timestamp: Registration date and time

Technical Information

• Browser type and version (for compatibility)
• General location data (country level)
• Pages visited on our website

🎯 HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal data exclusively for the following purposes:

• Development Updates: Send classified intelligence about game development progress
• Timeline Notifications: Inform you of changes to physical operations schedule
• Beta Testing Invitations: Contact you for testing opportunities (if selected)
• Community Building: Include you in our agent network communications
• Launch Notifications: Alert you when the game becomes available

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent: You have explicitly agreed to receive communications
• Legitimate Interest: Providing development updates to interested parties

📧 COMMUNICATION PRACTICES

Email Communications

We will send you emails based on your recruitment registration preferences. Currently, our email system operates via manual processing using standard email protocols (mailto links).

• Development phase updates
• Timeline change notifications
• Beta testing invitations
• Launch announcements

Frequency

We expect to send communications approximately 2-4 times per year, corresponding to major development milestones.

🛡️ DATA PROTECTION & SECURITY

• Local Storage: Registration data is temporarily stored in browser localStorage for form recovery only
• Email Security: Communications are sent via encrypted email protocols
• Access Control: Only authorized project members have access to recruitment data
• Data Minimization: We collect only information necessary for our stated purposes
• Retention: Data is retained only as long as necessary for development communications

⚖️ YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights or unsubscribe from communications, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

🌐 DATA SHARING & TRANSFERS

• No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties
• Service Providers: We may use email service providers for communications (under strict data protection agreements)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data only if required by law
• International Transfers: Data may be processed in different countries, always with appropriate safeguards

🍪 COOKIES & TRACKING

Our website uses minimal tracking technologies:

• LocalStorage: Temporary form data storage for user convenience
• No Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
• No Advertising: No advertising cookies or tracking pixels
• Essential Only: Only technically necessary storage for website functionality

👶 CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

🔄 POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered agents. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

⚖️ LEGAL COMPLIANCE

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.