Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
What Spheres is
Spheres is a private, invite-only social app for sharing with people you actually know. There are no public profiles, no discovery features, and no public feed. Everything you share is visible only to members of circles you belong to.
Information we collect
- Email address or phone number — used to identify your account and send verification codes.
- Profile information — username, display name, and optional bio that you choose to provide.
- Posts and media — content you share within your circles.
- Usage data — basic logs needed to operate the service.
SMS verification
If you choose to sign up or log in with a phone number, you will receive a one-time SMS text message containing a verification code from Spheres. By entering your phone number and tapping Continue, you are explicitly consenting to receive this text message.
- Message type: One-time verification code only. We do not send marketing or promotional SMS messages.
- Frequency: One message per login or sign-up attempt.
- Msg & data rates may apply.
- To opt out: Reply STOP to any message, or use email sign-in instead.
- For help: Reply HELP or email privacy@spheressocial.com.
How we use your information
- To authenticate your account via one-time verification codes.
- To display your profile to members of circles you share.
- To deliver the content you post to your circle members.
We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising.
Third-party services
- Supabase — database and authentication.
- Twilio — SMS delivery for phone verification codes.
- Resend — email delivery for email verification codes.
- Cloudflare R2 — media storage for photos you upload.
Data retention and deletion
You can delete your account at any time from the app settings. Deleting your account removes your profile, posts, and circle memberships. Some data may be retained in backups for a short period before permanent deletion.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@spheressocial.com.