🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GiftKosar ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://giftkosar.org, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

We are an educational and informational resource about gift cards, and our primary goal is to provide accurate, helpful information without unnecessarily collecting personal data. However, some data collection is necessary to provide our services effectively.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website forms, email, or phone
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests
• Submit content suggestions or corrections

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Communication preferences
• Questions, comments, or feedback you provide
• Content suggestions and corrections

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

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

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Links clicked and actions taken
• Date and time of your visit

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and improve our content and services. These technologies may collect information such as your browser type, operating system, referring pages, and actions taken on our site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more detailed information about cookies and how we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: Delivering accurate gift card information, responding to inquiries, and enhancing our educational resources based on user needs.
• Communication: Responding to your questions, requests, and feedback, and sending updates about our services when you've opted to receive them.
• Content Improvement: Analyzing user engagement to improve our content, add new topics, and update existing information.
• Website Performance: Monitoring and improving website performance, user experience, and technical functionality.
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Security: Protecting against unauthorized access, fraud, and other illegal activities.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (such as web hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, governmental regulation, or legal process.
• Protection of Rights: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the safety and rights of others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, in which case the privacy policy of the acquiring entity may govern the continued use of your information.
• With Your Consent: In other circumstances where we have your explicit consent to share your information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL technology
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% 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 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 determining retention periods, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

Contact form submissions and communications are typically retained for up to two years to assist with follow-up inquiries and content improvement.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

Our services are based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and databases are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than those in your country of residence.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

Your continued use of our website and services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy means you accept those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.