Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from Giftedca.com (the “Site”).
1. Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain details about your device, such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed. As you browse, we also collect information about:
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Pages and products you view
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How you found the Site (e.g., search terms, links)
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How you interact with the Site
This is called Device Information.
We may also use your IP address to determine your location for currency settings, which is stored in a session cookie to keep currency consistent while you browse.
We collect Device Information through:
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Cookies – Small data files stored on your device. Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org.
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Log Files – These track activity and collect data such as IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
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Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels – Electronic files used to record browsing behavior.
Order Information
When you make a purchase, we collect information like your name, billing/shipping address, payment details, email, and phone number. This is called Order Information.
“Personal Information” in this policy includes both Device Information and Order Information.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your information to:
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Fulfill your orders (process payments, shipping, order confirmations)
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Communicate with you about your order
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Screen for fraud or suspicious activity
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Provide personalized marketing and ads (with consent)
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Improve and optimize the performance of our Site
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following bases:
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Contractual Necessity – Fulfilling your orders
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Legitimate Interest – Preventing fraud, enhancing the user experience, and direct marketing
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Consent – For marketing communications and cookie-based tracking (can be withdrawn at any time)
4. Sharing Your Personal Information
We share your information with trusted third-party providers that help operate our business, including:
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Shopify (our e-commerce platform) – Shopify’s Privacy Policy
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Google Analytics – For tracking site performance – Google’s Privacy Policy
We only work with providers who comply with data protection laws and have appropriate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place.
We may also share information when legally required (e.g., court orders or investigations).
5. Behavioural Advertising
We use your information to deliver targeted ads based on your activity.
You can opt out of personalized ads using these links:
Or opt out of many platforms via the Digital Advertising Alliance.
6. Cookies & Consent
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By clicking “ACCEPT” on our cookie banner, you agree to their use.
You can manage your preferences or withdraw consent anytime via our cookie settings page.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Our Site does not change its data collection behavior in response to browser DNT (Do Not Track) signals.
8. Your Rights (UK/EU)
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request corrections
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Request deletion (subject to legal retention)
To make a request, email Giftedca@outlook.com with the subject line “Data Request.” We’ll respond within 30 days.
We may process your data outside of your region (e.g., in Canada or the U.S.), where appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
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| Order Info | 5 years (for legal/tax reasons) |
| Marketing Data | Until you unsubscribe or 24 months of inactivity |
| Customer Support | 12 months after issue is resolved |
To request deletion, contact Giftedca@outlook.com.
10. Mobile Terms of Service
By signing up for text alerts, you consent to receive automated SMS messages. Message frequency may vary.
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Reply STOP to unsubscribe
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Message/data rates may apply
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Your number will never be sold or shared
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For help, email Giftedca@outlook.com
11. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, operations, or service updates. Check back regularly for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us at:
📧 Giftedca@outlook.com