Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

GiftHimz is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our service:

Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Data: Browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with our service (collected through standard web server logs)
• IP Addresses: Collected automatically by our web server for security and technical purposes (not stored long-term or used for tracking)
• Search Queries: When you use our search functionality, your search terms are processed locally in your browser and are not sent to our servers or stored

Information You Provide:

• Filter Preferences: Budget filters and search terms are processed in your browser and are not stored on our servers
• Admin Access: If you are an administrator, we collect login credentials (stored securely and hashed) for authentication purposes only

We do NOT collect: Personal names, email addresses (unless you contact us), payment information, or any personally identifiable information beyond what is automatically collected by standard web servers.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our gift recommendation service
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Monitor and prevent abuse, fraud, or security threats
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our curated gift recommendations
• Respond to support requests (if you contact us)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT: Sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data to train AI models or for any purpose beyond providing our service.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GiftHimz uses minimal cookies and tracking:

• Essential Cookies: Used for basic website functionality (if any)
• No Advertising Cookies: We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels
• No Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality. Most modern browsers allow you to control cookie preferences.

4. Third-Party Services

GiftHimz uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Amazon Associates:

When you click on Amazon product links on our website, Amazon may collect information about your visit through cookies and tracking pixels. This is governed by Amazon's privacy policy. We do not have access to or control over Amazon's data collection practices. We recommend reviewing Amazon's privacy policy if you have concerns.

Hosting and Infrastructure:

Our website is hosted on third-party infrastructure (e.g., Vercel, Railway). These services may collect standard server logs (IP addresses, request timestamps) as part of their normal operations. This data is used for technical and security purposes only.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure authentication for administrative access
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
• No long-term storage of personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend using secure networks when accessing our website.

6. Data Retention

We retain minimal data and only for as long as necessary:

• Server Logs: Automatically collected logs (IP addresses, request data) are typically retained for a short period (30-90 days) for security and technical purposes, then automatically deleted
• Admin Accounts: Login credentials and account information are retained as long as the account is active
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we retain your correspondence for customer support purposes

We do not maintain long-term databases of user browsing behavior or personal information.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request information about what data we hold (if any)
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Opt-out: Disable cookies or limit data collection (may affect service functionality)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Note that due to our minimal data collection practices, there may be little or no personal data to access or delete.

8. Children's Privacy

GiftHimz is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can investigate and delete any such information.

9. International Users

GiftHimz is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: gifthimz.com