Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [10/1/2024]
At GiftsForGifted.org, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use, store, and protect that information, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use GiftsForGifted.org:
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Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, shipping and billing addresses, phone number, and payment information when you make a purchase or create an account.
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Non-Personal Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site) collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
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Order Processing: To fulfill and ship your orders, process payments, and provide customer support.
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Communication: To send you order confirmations, shipping updates, and respond to your inquiries.
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Marketing: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotions, or offers relevant to your interests.
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Improvement of Services: To analyze user behavior, improve our website’s functionality, and provide a better shopping experience.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to protecting your personal data. We use industry-standard encryption protocols (e.g., SSL) to secure your information during transmission and implement secure server storage for sensitive data.
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Data Encryption: Payment information is processed securely using encrypted gateways, and we do not store credit card details on our servers.
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Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
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Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in order processing, payment transactions, website hosting, and email marketing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or to protect the rights and safety of GiftsForGifted.org and its users.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, such as by remembering your preferences and providing personalized content. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction: You can ask us to update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
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Opt-out: You can opt-out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or adjusting your account settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at GIFTSFORGIFTED@GMAIL.COM.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy and notify users as required by law.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: GIFTSFORGIFTED@GMAIL.COM