This Privacy Policy describes how My Circle, LLC d/b/a Eljo ("Eljo," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the information of users of the Eljo mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have questions, contact us at support@eljoapp.com.
When you register, we collect: your name, email address, phone number, and password. Your phone number is used only for account verification (OTP) and, if you choose, for receiving Circle invitation notifications via SMS.
You may optionally add a profile picture, city, and other details to your profile. This information is visible to your Eljo contacts.
When you create or participate in Circles or send Direct Messages, we collect the content of those messages and associated media to deliver the service.
We may automatically collect technical information such as device type, operating system, IP address, and app usage data to maintain and improve the App.
With your permission, we may access your device contact list to help you find people you know on Eljo. You may deny or revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not use your phone number or SMS opt-in data for marketing or promotional purposes. We do not sell your personal information.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
We use the following third-party services to operate the App:
These service providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request such as a court order or government investigation.
If Eljo is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We will never share your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in status, or messaging consent data with any third party for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes. This data is strictly excluded from any third-party data sharing arrangement.
When you register for the App, you are presented with a checkbox on the registration screen that reads:
"I agree to receive SMS messages from Eljo (My Circle LLC) including one-time verification codes and Circle invitation notifications. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out."
You must actively check this box to consent to receiving SMS messages. This checkbox is not pre-checked. Your consent is recorded at the time of registration.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further messages will be sent.
Your SMS opt-in data and consent will never be shared with any third party.
Your data is stored using ConnectyCube's secure infrastructure. We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections and access controls to protect your information.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data and messages will be deleted from our systems.
While we take security seriously, no system is completely secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at support@eljoapp.com.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@eljoapp.com.
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us at support@eljoapp.com.
California residents have the right to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. As stated in this policy, we do not share your personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes. California residents under 18 may request removal of content they have posted to the App by contacting us at support@eljoapp.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: