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Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: January 2025
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Overview

At Gifted, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our wishlist and gifting platform.

Our Privacy Commitment: We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our services.

By using Gifted, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Data Type Purpose
Account Information (email, username, password) Create and manage your account
Profile Information (display name, bio, profile picture) Personalize your public wishlist page
Wishlist Data (items, categories, notes, prices) Display and organize your wishlists
Social Media Links Connect your social profiles (optional)
Communications Respond to your inquiries and provide support

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Cookies: Session and preference data (see Cookies section below)

Payment Information

Important: Gifted does not store your credit card numbers, CVV codes, or complete payment card details on our servers. All payment processing is handled by Square, Inc.

How Payment Data is Handled

When you make a purchase on Gifted:

  • Your payment card information is transmitted directly to Square, Inc., our PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor
  • Square tokenizes your card data, meaning we only receive a secure token—never your actual card number
  • We store only transaction metadata: amount, date, item purchased, and confirmation number
  • Your email address is stored for transaction receipts and communication

Payment Data We Retain

Data Stored By Retention
Full card number, CVV Never stored N/A
Last 4 digits of card Square (for receipts) Per Square's policy
Transaction amount & date Gifted 7 years (tax/legal)
Payment confirmation Gifted 7 years (tax/legal)
Buyer email Gifted Until account deletion

Third-Party Payment Processor

Our payment processor, Square, Inc., has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your payment information. We encourage you to review Square's Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide Services: Create accounts, display wishlists, process transactions
  • Improve the Platform: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
  • Communicate: Send transaction confirmations, respond to support requests, and (with consent) send promotional emails
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse
  • Legal Compliance: Meet tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations

Marketing Communications: We will only send promotional emails if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

Public Information

When you create a public wishlist, the following is visible to anyone with your wishlist link:

  • Your display name and profile picture
  • Your bio and social media links (if provided)
  • Your wishlist items and descriptions

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform:

  • Square, Inc.: Payment processing
  • Firebase (Google): Database and authentication services
  • Email providers: Transactional email delivery

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gifted, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

If Gifted is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Data Type Retention Period
Account information Until you delete your account
Wishlist data Until you delete the items or account
Transaction records 7 years (legal/tax requirements)
Usage analytics 26 months (anonymized after)
Support communications 3 years after resolution

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your wishlist data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@meetpe.io. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt-out of data sales (note: we do not sell personal information).

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Security

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

  • Encryption: All data transmitted to and from Gifted is encrypted using TLS/SSL (256-bit encryption)
  • Secure Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
  • Access Controls: Employee access to personal data is limited and logged
  • PCI Compliance: Payment processing meets PCI-DSS Level 1 standards through Square
  • Regular Audits: We conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments

Security Tip: Use a strong, unique password for your Gifted account and enable two-factor authentication when available.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (authentication, security)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site (Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Privacy Inquiries: privacy@meetpe.io
  • General Support: support@meetpe.io
  • Contact Page: meetpe.io/contact

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy and changing the "Last updated" date.

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