Spotlight Circles ("Spotlight Circles," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit SpotlightCircles.com or use our platform and services (the "Services").
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Business name
- Email address
- Professional bio and services
- Referral partner information
- Any information submitted through forms, onboarding, or communications
B. Client Referral Information
- Client name (if provided)
- Client email (if provided)
- Referral selections and timestamps
C. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referral link or QR code activity
This information is used for analytics, security, and performance optimization.
2. How We Use Information
- Provide and operate the Spotlight Circles platform
- Create and manage professional profiles
- Facilitate referral introductions between professionals
- Notify users of referral activity
- Generate referral links and QR codes
- Improve platform functionality and user experience
- Communicate updates, service-related messages, and onboarding information
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not sell personal information.
3. How Referrals Work & Data Sharing
- Referral information is shared only to facilitate the requested introduction.
- A client's information is shared only with the professional(s) they select.
- Spotlight Circles does not add clients to marketing lists.
- Referral activity may be tracked for analytics and reporting to professionals.
4. How We Share Information
- With other users only as required to complete referral introductions
- With trusted service providers who help operate our platform (e.g., hosting, email delivery)
- When required by law or to protect legal rights
We do not share data with advertisers or third-party marketing platforms.
5. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand site usage
- Improve performance
- Maintain session functionality
You may control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal or regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Users may request deletion of their account information at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
8. Your Choices & Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests can be made by contacting us at the email below.
9. Children's Privacy
Spotlight Circles is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
- Email: info@spotlightcircles.com
- Website: https://www.spotlightcircles.com