Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Sphyr, we understand that privacy is essential to creating safe, authentic spaces for wellness communities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information as you engage with our platform.

Your trust is fundamental to our mission of connecting wellness communities, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a Sphyr account, we collect:

Name and email address
Profile information you choose to share
Wellness interests and community preferences
Authentication credentials (securely encrypted)

Community Activity

To facilitate meaningful connections, we collect:

Messages and content you share in circles
Event participation and RSVP information
Vibe check-ins and wellness tracking data
Community interactions and engagement patterns

Technical Information

To improve your experience and platform security:

Device and browser information
Usage patterns and feature interactions
Location data (only when explicitly provided)
Performance and error logs

How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to enhance your wellness community experience:

Connecting you with relevant wellness circles and events
Personalizing your community recommendations
Facilitating meaningful conversations and connections
Providing wellness insights and progress tracking
Maintaining platform security and preventing misuse
Improving our services based on community needs

Information Sharing & Protection

What We Never Do

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your wellness data with advertisers
Use your information for commercial purposes without consent
Access your private messages without legal requirement

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these specific circumstances:

With your explicit consent for specific features
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
With trusted service providers who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
In emergency situations to protect user safety

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure data storage, regular security audits, and access controls to protect your information.

Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control over your privacy on Sphyr:

Access: Request a copy of all your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information at any time
Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
Portability: Export your data in a readable format
Privacy Settings: Control what information is visible to other community members
Communication Preferences: Choose how and when we contact you

Wellness Data Special Protections

We recognize that wellness and mood data is particularly sensitive. For this information:

Extra encryption layers protect your vibe check-ins and wellness tracking
Aggregated insights never reveal individual user data
You can delete wellness data independently of your main account
Access to this data is limited to essential platform functions only

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

Account data: Until you delete your account
Community messages: As long as you remain in the circle
Wellness tracking: Until you choose to delete or 2 years of inactivity
Technical logs: 30 days for security and performance analysis

Children's Privacy

Sphyr is designed for adults (18+) and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we discover that a child's information has been collected, we will promptly delete it and terminate the account.

International Users

If you access Sphyr from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes and provide a summary of updates. Your continued use of Sphyr after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact & Questions

We're committed to transparency about our privacy practices. If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

Contact our privacy team through your account settings
Use our in-app support for privacy-related questions
Request data exports or deletions through your profile