About Us

FocusCircle is a product and service operated by Stackshala Technologies Private Limited(hereinafter referred to as "Stackshala", "we", "us", or "our"), a company incorporated under the laws of India.

All payments, transactions, and financial operations for FocusCircle are processed by and through Stackshala Technologies Private Limited.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use FocusCircle, we collect:

• Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• Username (optional, for display purposes)
• Profile information you choose to provide

Payment Information

When you purchase FocusCoins, payment processing is handled securely by Razorpay. We do not store your credit card numbers, CVV, or other sensitive payment information. Stackshala Technologies Private Limited receives transaction confirmations and basic transaction details from Razorpay.

Usage Data

• Session participation records (join times, completion status)
• Video session metadata (duration, participants)
• FocusCoin transactions and balance
• Streak and achievement data
• Browser type, device information, and IP address

Video and Audio

FocusCircle uses real-time video and audio communication during focus sessions. We do not record, store, or retain any video or audio content from your sessions.All video/audio is transmitted peer-to-peer and is ephemeral.

How We Use Your Information

Stackshala Technologies Private Limited uses your information to:

• Provide and maintain the FocusCircle service
• Process payments and manage your FocusCoin balance
• Enable video sessions and peer accountability features
• Send important service notifications (session reminders, account updates)
• Calculate streaks, leaderboards, and achievements
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Razorpay: Payment processing (receives transaction data only)
• Video Infrastructure: Real-time communication providers

Within Sessions

During focus sessions, other participants can see your username, video feed (live only), and basic profile information. This is essential for the peer accountability feature.

Legal Requirements

Stackshala Technologies Private Limited may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure authentication via magic links (no passwords stored)
• Payment data handled exclusively by PCI-DSS compliant Razorpay
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information via your profile
• Deletion: Request account deletion (contact us)
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing (may limit service use)

Cookies and Tracking

FocusCircle uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Session history and transaction records are retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy

FocusCircle is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

FocusCircle is operated by Stackshala Technologies Private Limited, based in India. If you access our services from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of FocusCircle after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: