Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026


Who We Are

This Privacy Policy covers CirclStdio (operated by The Circle Studios Inc.), including our consulting services and our product, TextSynth.

CirclStdio provides automation consulting, system integration, and AI implementation services.

TextSynth is an SMS-based AI assistant service that lets you interact with AI agents through text messaging.

By using our websites or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

What We Collect


Information You Give Us

Contact Information

Name and email address (when you fill out a form), company name and role (if provided), and phone number (required for TextSynth SMS service).

Project Information

Details you share during consultations, requirements, specifications, and feedback.

TextSynth Messages

Every message you send to TextSynth is stored to generate AI responses, maintain conversation context, and improve our service.

Account Information

Email address, password (encrypted), and payment information (if you subscribe to paid features).

Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage

IP address, browser type and version, pages visited and time spent, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), and clicks and interactions.

TextSynth Metadata

Timestamp of each message, carrier information, message delivery status, and session duration and message count.

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services

Respond to inquiries and deliver consulting work, generate AI responses for TextSynth, maintain conversation context across messages, and process payments and fulfill contracts.

To Improve Our Services

Analyze usage patterns, train and improve AI models (using anonymized data), and fix bugs and troubleshoot issues.

To Communicate

Send project updates, respond to support requests, and share relevant news if you've opted in.

We don't sell your data. Ever.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how people use our sites (analytics).

Essential Cookies

These make the site work: login sessions, security features, load balancing. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These help us improve: Google Analytics tracks page views and clicks. Can be disabled.

Functionality Cookies

These remember your preferences. Can be disabled.

How to Control Cookies

Adjust your browser settings to block cookies. Google Analytics opt-out is available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Who We Share Data With


Service Providers

SMS Delivery (TextSynth)

We use Twilio to send and receive text messages. They need your phone number and message content to deliver messages.

AI Model Providers

Your TextSynth messages are sent to AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google) to generate responses. They're prohibited from using your messages for their own training.

Cloud Hosting

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers (AWS/Vercel).

Payment Processors

We use Stripe for payments. We never see your full card number.

Analytics

Google Analytics tracks anonymized website usage.

Legal Requirements

We may share information if required by court orders or subpoenas, law enforcement investigations, or other legal obligations.

We'll notify you if legally permitted.

Business Transfers

If CirclStdio is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner. We'll notify you before this happens.

How Long We Keep Data

SMS Messages (TextSynth): 90 days

Account Data: While active plus 90 days after closure

Payment Records: 7 years (tax/legal requirement)

Opt-Out Preferences: Indefinitely

Analytics Data: 24 months

Anonymized/Aggregated Data: Indefinitely

Your Rights


All Users Can

Access Your Data

Email privacy@circlstdio.io to request a copy.

Delete Your Data

Email privacy@circlstdio.io or text DELETE to TextSynth.

Correct Mistakes

Contact us to fix any errors.

Opt Out of TextSynth

Text STOP to immediately stop receiving SMS. Text START to resume.

Opt Out of Marketing

Click "Unsubscribe" in any promotional email.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to know what data we collect, know who we share with, opt out of data sales (we don't sell data, but you can opt out if we ever do), and non-discrimination for exercising rights.

To exercise these rights, email privacy@circlstdio.io. We'll respond within 45 days.

European Users (GDPR)

You have the right to access, correction, and erasure. You can restrict or object to processing. You have data portability rights. You can withdraw consent. You can file complaints with your data protection authority.

Legal basis for processing: Consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

Security

How We Protect Your Data

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256). Passwords are hashed. Multi-factor authentication for team access. Regular security audits. 24/7 monitoring.

No system is 100% secure. Don't share sensitive information (SSN, passwords, financial details) via SMS or contact forms.

Data Breaches

If your data is compromised, we'll notify you within 72 hours where required by law.

International Transfers

Our servers are in the United States. If you use our services from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and stored in the United States.

For EU users, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect transferred data.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not for anyone under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact privacy@circlstdio.io.

AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

TextSynth responses are generated by AI and may contain errors or inaccuracies.

Do NOT rely on AI for:

Medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, emergency situations, or critical decisions.

Always verify important information from authoritative sources.

Third-Party Links

Our sites may link to external websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. Check their policies before sharing information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date. For major changes, we'll notify you via email or SMS.

Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions? Want to exercise your rights?

CirclStdio / The Circle Studios Inc.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Email: privacy@circlstdio.io

Phone: 702-416-1438

Website: https://circlstdio.io

Specific Requests:

Data Access/Deletion: privacy@circlstdio.io

TextSynth Opt-Out: Text STOP

Marketing Opt-Out: Click "Unsubscribe"

Security Issues: security@circlstdio.io

General Support: support@circlstdio.io

Response Time: Within 30 days (45 days for CCPA/GDPR requests).

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