Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use AskGiftr, we may collect the following types of information:

• Gift Recipient Information: Details you provide about gift recipients (age, gender, interests, cultural background, location) to generate personalized recommendations.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used.
• Device Information: Basic device and browser information for technical functionality and security purposes.
• Communication Data: Messages or inquiries you send to us through contact forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate culturally-aware gift recommendations using AI technology
• Improve our service and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Ensure the security and proper functioning of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

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

• AI Processing: Gift recipient data is processed by our AI service provider to generate recommendations
• Affiliate Partners: When you click on product links, you may be redirected to affiliate partner websites with their own privacy policies
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Gift recommendation data is typically processed immediately and not stored permanently.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

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

7. Third-Party Links

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

8. 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 inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

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

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your personal data
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website's contact form.