Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sphere. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and join our waitlist, and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal information:

• Identity Data: Name, occupation, role/title
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number
• Social Media Data: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram handles (optional)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To register you on our waitlist for early access to Sphere
• To verify your phone number via SMS OTP
• To communicate with you about your waitlist status
• To send you updates and information about Sphere
• To improve our services and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing your data
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you

5. Data Storage and Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.

• Data is stored securely using Supabase with encryption
• Phone verification codes expire after 10 minutes
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We use secure SSL/TLS connections for all data transmission

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Twilio (SMS verification), Supabase (database hosting)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate security measures and process your data only as instructed by us.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. OTP verification codes are automatically deleted after verification or expiration (10 minutes).

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sphere.com

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal tracking technologies. We collect technical data such as IP address and browser type for analytics and to improve user experience. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@sphere.com
• General Inquiries: support@sphere.com