Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Gift Cloak. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our wishlist management service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Profile photo (if you sign in with Google)
• Password (encrypted)

Wishlist Data

When you use our service, we collect:

• Wishlist titles and descriptions
• Item information (titles, descriptions, links, prices, images)
• Reservations and gift purchase status
• Friend connections and sharing permissions

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Usage analytics and performance metrics (via Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights)
• Access times and pages visited

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our wishlist management service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable wishlist sharing with friends and family
• Coordinate gift reservations and prevent duplicate gifts
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Improve our service through analytics and performance monitoring
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use the following third-party services:

Supabase

Our database and authentication provider. All your data is securely stored and encrypted.Supabase Privacy Policy

Vercel

Our hosting and analytics provider for performance monitoring and usage analytics.Vercel Privacy Policy

Google OAuth

If you sign in with Google, we receive your email, name, and profile photo from Google.Google Privacy Policy

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information with service providers necessary to operate our platform.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data transmitted over HTTPS encryption
• Passwords are hashed and encrypted
• Row-level security policies protect your data in our database
• Regular security audits and updates

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your wishlist data
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us or manage your settings in your account dashboard.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will permanently delete all your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@giftcloak.app
• Website: https://giftcloak.app