Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: October 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to GiftGaied.org ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website giftgaied.org, including any other media form, media channel, or mobile website related or connected to our main site (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
  • Respond to surveys or provide feedback
  • Participate in promotions, contests, or giveaways (if offered)

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any other information you choose to include in your communications with us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our Site. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

  • Device and browser information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type)
  • IP address
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and how you interact with our Site
  • Access dates and times
  • Location information based on IP address

We collect this information using cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, and pixels. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Site
  • To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
  • To send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • To improve our Site's user experience
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our content and services
  • To protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other unlawful activity
  • To comply with our legal obligations
  • For any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or pursuant to your consent

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to perform those services. These may include:

  • Web hosting and server providers
  • Analytics companies
  • Email service providers

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site
  • Protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access and Update: You may access and update certain personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving our marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such communications or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of our Site.
  • Do Not Track: Some browsers feature a "Do Not Track" signal. Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies before using our Site, with the drawback that certain features may not function properly without cookies.

5.1 Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • The right to object to or restrict processing of your personal information
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Site is at your own risk. You should only access the Site within a secure environment.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications. Clicking on these links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our Site, we encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]