Introduction

Welcome to Gift a Link. 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 use our service to create personalized gift websites.

At Gift a Link, we understand that your memories and personal stories are precious. We treat your data with the utmost care and respect, implementing industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

Our Commitment: We never sell your personal information to third parties. Your photos, stories, and memories remain private and secure.

By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our service.

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Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service to you:

Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), account preferences
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely through our payment partners)
• Communication Data: Messages, emails, and other communications you send to us

Content Information

• Photos and Videos: Images and videos you upload for your gift website
• Personal Stories: Text content, messages, and stories you provide
• Website Content: Design preferences, layout choices, and customization options

Technical Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

Note: All uploaded content (photos, videos, stories) is stored on secure, encrypted servers. We implement strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access your data when necessary for service provision.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

PurposeDescriptionService ProvisionTo create, maintain, and deliver your personalized gift websiteCustomer SupportTo respond to your inquiries, provide technical support, and resolve issuesPayment ProcessingTo process transactions and send payment confirmationsService ImprovementTo analyze usage patterns and improve our platform and featuresCommunicationTo send service updates, security alerts, and administrative messagesSecurityTo protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threatsLegal ComplianceTo comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

Content Visibility: Your gift website content is private by default. We only make it accessible through the unique link you share, and you can add password protection for additional security.

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Data Protection & Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest (AES-256)
• Secure Hosting: We use industry-leading cloud hosting with multiple layers of security
• Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls for our team members
• Regular Audits: Security audits and vulnerability assessments conducted regularly

Operational Measures

• Data Minimization: We only collect information necessary for service provision
• Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members
• Incident Response: Established procedures for security incident response
• Backup Systems: Regular encrypted backups to prevent data loss

Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

While we implement these security measures, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our security practices.

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Third-Party Sharing

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

• Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways to process transactions
• Hosting Services: Cloud infrastructure providers for website hosting
• Analytics Tools: Anonymous usage analytics to improve our service
• Customer Support: Tools to manage customer communications

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Important: We ensure all third-party service providers adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and implement appropriate security measures. We never sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

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Your Rights & Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Account Controls

You can manage your privacy preferences through your account settings:

• Update your personal information
• Change your privacy settings for your gift website
• Enable or disable email notifications
• Delete your account and associated data

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about website performance

Your Cookie Choices

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.

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Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from anyone under the age of 18 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Age Restriction: By using our service, you represent that you are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you may not use our service.

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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 of this policy.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our service prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Notification: Significant changes to this policy will be communicated to you at least 30 days before they take effect.

Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

privacy@giftalink.store +91 9266621314 Contact Form

We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.