Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GiftEngine ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our gift recommendation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Quiz responses (recipient type, age range, interests, vibes, budget preferences)
• Gift preferences and swipe history
• Any feedback or communications you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Device information and screen resolution
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral source (how you found our site)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide personalized gift recommendations
• Improve our recommendation algorithm
• Analyze user behavior to enhance our service
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send important updates about our service (if you opt-in)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

• Affiliate Partners: When you click on affiliate links, you'll be redirected to partner sites with their own privacy policies
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website and analyze data
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Quiz responses and preferences are stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Third-Party Links

Our service contains affiliate links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: