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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 8, 2026 • Effective Date: August 8, 2026

Closed Circuit Live Stream (“Closed Circuit”, “we”, or “our”) provides a live video streaming platform for iOS (iPhone and iPad). This Privacy Policy details the information we collect, how it is processed, and how you can manage or delete your data.

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1. Scope & Overview

Closed Circuit operates as a community and creator live broadcasting application for iPhone and iPad. Users can join groups with unlimited members, watch free live broadcasts, or avail ticketed live streams using in-app tokens.

This policy applies to all users of the platform, including Content Creators who broadcast events and Viewers who join streams.

2. Information We Collect

We adhere to strict data minimization and only collect information necessary to provide streaming services:

Account & Profile Details

Email address (used for registration, verification link, and password recovery), display name, optional profile picture, account role (Creator or Viewer), and encrypted credentials managed via Firebase Authentication.

Group Data & Memberships

Names given to community groups, group membership rosters, and logs of invitations sent, accepted, or declined.

Virtual Tokens & In-App Purchases

Apple StoreKit transaction tokens and receipts, in-app token balances, event ticket deduction logs, and creator payout balances. We never collect or store credit card numbers.

Technical Diagnostics

Push notification tokens (Apple APNs and Firebase Cloud Messaging) to alert you of incoming streams, device model, iOS version, and network latency diagnostics to maintain video quality.

3. iOS Hardware Permissions

The iOS application requests explicit runtime permission before accessing device sensors:

  • Camera: Required only when a Content Creator initiates a live broadcast to stream video. Viewers do not need camera access.
  • Microphone: Required when broadcasting so creators can speak and transmit audio to viewers.
  • Push Notifications: Used to notify members when a creator starts broadcasting or schedules an event. Can be toggled anytime in iOS Settings.

4. How We Use Information

  • Authenticating user accounts and managing group memberships.
  • Transmitting low-latency, encrypted live video feeds between creators and viewers.
  • Processing virtual token deductions upon ticketed event entry and computing creator earnings.
  • Sending push notifications for group invitations and broadcast alerts.
  • Investigating technical issues and addressing support inquiries.

5. Live Stream Access

Free & Ticketed Broadcasts: Creators can host free broadcasts that anyone can join and watch, or ticketed broadcasts accessible by redeeming in-app tokens.

Real-Time Video: Streams are transmitted in real time with ultra-low latency to unlimited viewers on iOS.

6. Tokens & Apple StoreKit

All token purchases on iOS are processed exclusively through Apple StoreKit In-App Purchase in accordance with App Store Review Guideline 3.1.1. Payment transactions are executed directly by Apple. When a viewer enters a ticketed live stream, ticket tokens are deducted via secure server-side logic. Refunds for in-app purchases are governed by Apple’s refund policy via reportaproblem.apple.com.

7. Third-Party Infrastructure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We work with trusted infrastructure providers to deliver the service:

  • Google Cloud / Firebase: Authentication, Cloud Firestore database, Cloud Functions, and push notifications (FCM).
  • Apple Inc.: App Store distribution, StoreKit IAP processing, and Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
  • Media Relay Infrastructure: Encrypted WebRTC media routing for low-latency live streaming.

8. Account Deletion & Data Retention

Under Apple App Store Guideline 5.1.1(v), you have the right to delete your account and all associated personal data directly within the iOS application at any time:

  1. Open the Closed Circuit app on iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to your Profile.
  3. Tap Privacy & Security.
  4. Select Delete Account and confirm.

Upon deletion, your account credentials, profile details, and group memberships are permanently erased from our active database. Diagnostic telemetry logs are purged within 30 days.

9. Security Safeguards

We implement industry-standard safeguards including TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, DTLS/SRTP for media streams, AES-256 encryption at rest for database documents, and Firebase Security Rules. Token deductions run strictly on server-side Cloud Functions to prevent tampering.

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Closed Circuit is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. Accounts must be registered by adults, or operated under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

11. Global Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights under the GDPR and California CCPA/CPRA to access, correct, port, or request deletion of your personal information. Closed Circuit does not sell personal information or share data for behavioral advertising.

12. Contact & Data Protection Officer

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your statutory rights, contact:

Email: support@cclivestream.com

Support Portal: cclivestream.com/support