Privacy Policy

Introduction

Gift Setare ("we," "us," or "our") is 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 giftsetare.org and use our digital gift services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website or services.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services:

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Purchase digital gift certificates
• Create an account on our website
• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This personal information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information (credit card numbers, billing address)
• Recipient information (name and email address of gift recipients)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers and characteristics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Service Delivery

• Processing and fulfilling your digital gift certificate orders
• Sending gift certificates to designated recipients
• Managing your account and providing customer support
• Communicating with you about your orders and our services

Business Operations

• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Preventing fraud and enhancing security
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

Marketing and Communications

• Sending promotional materials and special offers (with your consent)
• Conducting surveys and gathering feedback
• Providing updates about our services

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and servicing you. These service providers include:

• Payment processors for secure transaction handling
• Email service providers for sending gift certificates and communications
• Web hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics and data analysis providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and may only use it for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as:

• Complying with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, etc.)
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Investigating potential violations of our terms of service
• Preventing fraud or security issues

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission using SSL/TLS technology
• Secure storage of personal information on protected servers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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.

Factors that determine our retention periods include:

• The duration of our relationship with you
• Legal obligations to retain certain records
• Statute of limitations for potential legal claims
• Business purposes such as fraud prevention

Your Privacy Rights

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

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can review and modify your account information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or legitimate business purposes.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional and service-related communications.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our website functionality
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website 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 websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website prior to the changes taking effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Your Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.