Privacy Policy 

Last Updated: 4th February 2026 

Equity Circle Group Ltd (“Equity Circle”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use the Equity Circle platform, including our mobile applications, website, and related services (the “Platform”). 

 

  1. Who We Are

Equity Circle Group Ltd 
Company Number: 16511213 
20 Cardinal House 
St Marys Parsonage 
Manchester 
United Kingdom 
M3 2LY 

Contact: info@equitycirclegroup.com 

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. 

 

  1. Eligibility

Equity Circle is a platform strictly intended for individuals aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. 

 

  1. The Data We Collect

We collect personal data necessary to operate a secure, high-trust community platform. 

Identity & Account Data 

  • Name 
  • Email address 
  • Phone number 
  • Date of birth 
  • Gender 
  • Profile photo


Professional & Personal Information 

  • Occupation 
  • Personal interests 
  • Profile information you choose to provide 


User-Generated Content 

  • Posts 
  • Comments 
  • Messages 
  • Media uploads 
  • Group participation 
  • Event attendance 


Please note that content you share may be visible to other users depending on your privacy settings. 

 

Financial Data 

Payments are securely processed by Stripe. Equity Circle does not store full banking or card details on its servers. 

We may receive limited transactional metadata (e.g., payment status) necessary to manage subscriptions. 

 

Behavioural & Technical Data 

We collect event-based analytics to understand how the Platform is used and to improve performance, including: 

  • Device information 
  • Log data 
  • Interaction data 
  • Usage patterns 

 

AI-Driven Processing 

Equity Circle uses artificial intelligence and automated systems to support: 

  • Content recommendations 
  • User experience personalisation 
  • Creator tooling 
  • Safety and moderation 
  • Platform optimisation 

These systems assist decision-making but are not solely determinative. 

 

  1. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to: 

  • Provide and operate the Platform 
  • Manage your account 
  • Enable community features 
  • Process subscriptions 
  • Improve platform performance 
  • Personalise user experience 
  • Maintain platform safety 
  • Communicate with you 
  • Comply with legal obligations 

 

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on: 

  • Contractual necessity — to provide our services 
  • Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the Platform 
  • Legal obligations 
  • Consent, where required 

 

  1. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. 

We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including: 

  • Payment processors (Stripe) 
  • Cloud hosting providers 
  • Analytics providers 
  • Safety and moderation tools 


Creator Interactions 

Where you engage with creators, limited data may be visible as part of normal platform functionality. 

 

  1. Data Storage & Security

User data is hosted within the United Kingdom using secure infrastructure. 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including: 

  • Encrypted data transmission 
  • Access controls 
  • Secure cloud environments 

While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your data. 

 

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. 

When an account is deleted: 

  • Data is retained briefly for operational, legal, and fraud-prevention purposes 
  • Data is then securely deleted or anonymised 

 

  1. Your Rights

You have the right to: 

  • Access your data 
  • Correct inaccurate data 
  • Request deletion 
  • Restrict processing 
  • Object to processing 
  • Request data portability 

To exercise these rights, contact: 
info@equitycirclegroup.com 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). 

 

  1. Community Responsibility

Because Equity Circle enables user interaction, you should exercise caution when sharing personal information publicly within the Platform. 

We are not responsible for how other users may use information you choose to share. 

 

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.