Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

At GiftShad.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 https://giftshad.org (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:

2.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can identify you individually. We may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit inquiries through our contact form
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our educational newsletter
• Correspondence: Information you provide when you communicate with us
• Feedback and Surveys: Information you provide when participating in surveys or providing feedback

2.2 Non-Personal Information

As you navigate through our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other actions
• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information through:

• Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us
• Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools as you navigate our Site
• Third-Party Sources: Analytics providers and email service providers

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide educational content about gift cards
• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To send newsletters and educational updates (with your consent)
• To improve our Site and educational content
• To analyze Site usage and optimize user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To protect against fraud and other illegal activities
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing educational content
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (email services, analytics, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order
• Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms of Service or protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure servers with firewall protection
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 General Rights

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis)

8.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information
• Right to equal service and price

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer data, including personal data, to the United States.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

15. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive educational emails about gift cards, safety tips, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
• Contacting us at [email protected]

Even after unsubscribing, we may still send you non-promotional emails related to your inquiries or our services.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0187
Mail:
Privacy Officer
GiftShad Educational Services LLC
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118
United States

18. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable law.