Last updated: October 2025

At Friendly Elephant (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we care deeply about your privacy.

Our goal is to make connecting with kind, curious, and brave people safe, meaningful, and transparent.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, join our waitlist, or use our mobile app (once launched).

Who We Are

Friendly Elephant Private Limited

Registered Office: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

📧 Contact: ira@friendlyelephant.com

We build digital tools that help people meet through shared dinners and experiences — starting in Atlanta and expanding globally.

Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to share with us, such as:

• Name and Email Address — when you join our waitlist or sign up for updates.

• Location Preference — e.g., which area you’d like to attend dinners in.

• Reflections or Feedback — if you choose to share after an event.

• Technical Data — like your browser type, IP address, and device (collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools).

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial, medical, or biometric information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send updates about upcoming dinners or experiences.

• Share reflections on kindness, bravery, and connection.

• Improve our matching and event planning process.

• Communicate important product updates, features, or policy changes.

• Understand how our website is being used (through aggregated, anonymous analytics).

We will never sell your information to any third party.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your information based on:

• Your consent (e.g., joining the waitlist or newsletter).

• Our legitimate interest in building a safe and meaningful community.

• Compliance with legal obligations, where applicable.

You can withdraw consent anytime by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using reputable, cloud-based platforms (such as Firebase, Google Cloud, or equivalent).

We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to keep your data safe.

While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Understand how visitors use our site.

• Improve performance and content.

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access the information we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Ask for a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please email us at ira@friendlyelephant.com.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools for analytics, communication, or payments (such as Google Analytics or Stripe).

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.

If we make major changes, we’ll notify you via email or on our website.

The “Last Updated” date above always reflects the most recent version.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please reach out to:

 ira@friendlyelephant.com