> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.circo.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Device Permissions

> Circo may request access to certain device features to give you the best experience. You control all permissions from your device settings.

To enable certain features, Circo may ask for permission to access parts of your device. All permissions are optional in the sense that denying them won't block you from using Circo — but some features will be limited without them.

## Permissions Circo may request

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Camera" icon="camera">
    Required if you want to upload a profile picture or create content. Not needed for watching or gifting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Microphone" icon="microphone">
    Required for recording video or using interactive audio features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contacts" icon="address-book">
    Optional. Lets you invite friends to Circo directly from your phone's contact list. Circo does not store or share your contacts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notifications" icon="bell">
    Keeps you updated on new content from Studios you follow, replies to your posts, subscription renewals, and gifting activity.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Managing permissions

You can review and adjust Circo's permissions at any time from your device settings.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Settings">
        Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Scroll to Circo">
        Find Circo in the list of installed apps.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Adjust permissions">
        Toggle Camera, Microphone, Contacts, and Notifications on or off as needed.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Settings">
        Go to the Settings app on your Android device.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Go to Apps">
        Find and tap Circo in your app list.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Permissions">
        Open the Permissions section and enable or disable each permission.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  If Circo asks for a permission and you deny it, you can grant it later from your device settings. The app will not ask again automatically on most devices.
</Note>

## Your privacy

Circo follows a strict Privacy Policy:

* Permissions are used only to enable the features you choose to engage with.
* Contacts access is optional and used only for friend invitations — your contact list is not stored or shared.
* Circo does not sell or share your personal data with third parties.
* You remain in full control of your data at all times.

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need to grant camera access to use Circo?">
    No. Camera access is only needed if you want to take a profile photo or create content. You can watch, gift, and subscribe without it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why does Circo need microphone access?">
    Microphone access is required for recording video or using audio-based interactive features. If you're only watching content, you don't need to grant it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is my contact list shared with Circo or creators?">
    No. Contacts access is optional and used only to help you invite friends. Circo does not upload, store, or share your contact list.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I turned off notifications. Will I miss important updates?">
    You can still check your Wallet for billing updates and browse new content in the feed. Notifications just deliver those updates to you proactively — you won't lose access to anything by disabling them.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>