Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

GiftGuideAI is an AI-powered gift recommendation service that helps users find personalized gifts for their loved ones. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

2. What Data We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Gift recipient details (name/nickname, age, relationship to you)
• Occasion and event information
• Budget preferences and price ranges
• Recipient's interests, hobbies, and style preferences
• Information about past gifts and what worked/didn't work
• Email address (if you opt for reminders or newsletters)
• Feedback and communication with our service

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and general location information
• Device type, browser information, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Affiliate Link Tracking

When you click on product recommendations that contain affiliate links (such as Amazon products), information about your clicks and potential purchases may be tracked by our affiliate partners. This helps us earn commissions and improve our recommendations.

3. How We Use Your Data

• Personalization: Creating customized gift recommendations based on your input
• Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our AI algorithms and user experience
• Communication: Sending gift reminders, updates, or newsletters (only if you opt in)
• Analytics: Understanding how our service is used to make improvements
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring conversion rates and recommendation effectiveness
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Customer Support: Responding to your questions and providing assistance

4. How We Share Your Data

Third-Party Service Providers

• Affiliate Networks: Amazon Associates and other retail partners for tracking purchases and commissions
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services for website performance analysis
• AI Services: OpenAI and other AI providers for generating personalized recommendations
• Hosting Services: Readdy.ai and cloud infrastructure providers for website operation
• Email Services: Email marketing platforms (if you opt in for communications)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

What We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
• Personalization Cookies: Remember your preferences and past searches
• Affiliate Tracking: Track clicks and conversions for our partners

Your Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our service and affect the quality of your gift recommendations.

7. Data Retention

• Gift Searches: We retain your gift preference data for up to 2 years to improve recommendations
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely
• Email Communications: Stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Account Data: Deleted within 30 days of account closure request
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@giftguideai.com

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures in Place

• SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Encrypted Storage: Personal data is encrypted at rest using advanced encryption standards
• Limited Access: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Assessments: We conduct periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Secure Infrastructure: Our hosting providers maintain SOC 2 compliance and industry security certifications
• Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls for our systems
• Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the data necessary for our services

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations), you may have the following rights:

Your Data Rights Include

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how it's processed
• Right to Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements and legitimate business needs)
• Right to Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing and automated decision-making
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where our processing is based on your consent
• Right to Opt-Out of Tracking: Opt out of certain tracking technologies and targeted advertising
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. This may involve asking for additional information or documentation to confirm you are authorized to make the request.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when it's transferred internationally, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@giftguideai.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You

• Website Notice: Updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Email Notification: For material changes, we will send email notifications to users who have provided email addresses
• Prominent Notice: Significant changes may be highlighted with a banner or notice on our website
• Advance Notice: We will provide at least 30 days advance notice for material changes that affect your rights

Your Options

If you disagree with changes to this policy, you can exercise your rights to delete your data or stop using our service. Continued use after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

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