Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Welcome to Giftful Christmas Gift Tracker ("Giftful", "we", "us", or "our"). 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 mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Giftful, you may provide us with the following information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Gift Information: Gift ideas, recipient names, budgets, shopping lists, and notes you enter into the app
• Wishlist Data: Wishlists you create for yourself or others
• Contact Information: Names and details of gift recipients you add to your lists

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Giftful, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent in the app, interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve Giftful's features
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide personalized recommendations
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and important information about the app
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and improve functionality
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure app security
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance

3. Data Storage and Security

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

• Data encryption during transmission and at rest
• Secure servers with regular security updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Regular security audits and monitoring

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

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our company
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

6. Children's Privacy

Giftful is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

7. Third-Party Services

Giftful may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of your account at any time.

10. 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 updated policy in the app
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice in the app

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

11. Cookie Policy

Giftful uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your device settings.