Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GiftareZoo LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website giftarezoo.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us, inquire about our services, or engage in transactions. This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information and transaction details
• Gift card information (retailer, card numbers, balances)
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing and completing gift card transactions
• Communicating with you about services, updates, and inquiries
• Verifying gift card authenticity and preventing fraud
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms
• Analyzing usage patterns and optimizing user experience
• Sending administrative information and service updates
• Responding to customer service requests

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order or subpoena. We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption technology
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its 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 or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information
• Objection: You may object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your information
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the United States and process it there.

13. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers. However, you may disable certain tracking technologies through your browser settings.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

16. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website or services.