Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details
• Event Details: Event name, type, and other information you provide as a Host
• Payment Information: We use third-party processors (e.g., Stripe) to handle transactions. Gild Gifting does not store credit card or bank account numbers.
• Communications: Any messages you send to our support team or feedback you submit

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device identifiers
• Pages you visit, date/time of access, and other analytics data

We use this information to improve performance, security, and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve our Service
• Process transactions and send confirmations
• Communicate with you about your account or events
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only in the following cases:

• With payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to facilitate transactions
• With service providers who help operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• To comply with legal requirements (court orders, subpoenas, or government requests)
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, sale, or acquisition

All partners and vendors are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes described.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember preferences
• Analyze site usage

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit certain features.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@gildgifting.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access or update your data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent for certain data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@gildgifting.com.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may link to third-party sites or services (such as payment providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted with a new "Effective Date." Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.