SafeGiftHub is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters (email address)
- Interact with our website features
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit SafeGiftHub, we may automatically collect certain technical information:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Device information
What We Do NOT Collect
Important: SafeGiftHub does NOT collect, request, or store:
- Gift card numbers or PINs
- Financial information or payment details
- Social Security numbers
- Banking information
- Sensitive personal data beyond basic contact information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To send updates or educational content (only if you've opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
SafeGiftHub uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage. These services may collect information about your visits to this and other websites.
Affiliate Programs
SafeGiftHub may participate in affiliate programs. When you click on affiliate links, the affiliated retailer may receive information about the referring source. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
SafeGiftHub does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to affected users)
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Secure storage practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Contact us to request access to or correction of your data.
Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. Contact us at contact@safegifthub.com to submit a deletion request.
Opt-Out Rights
You may opt out of:
- Email communications (via unsubscribe links in emails)
- Cookie tracking (via browser settings or our cookie banner)
- Analytics tracking (via browser extensions or opt-out mechanisms)
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings and honor such requests where technically feasible.
9. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@safegifthub.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent (when you provide information voluntarily)
- Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our website)
- Legal obligations (when required by law)
10. Children's Privacy
SafeGiftHub is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@safegifthub.com.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Providing notice on our website homepage
- Sending email notification (if you've provided your email)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@safegifthub.com
Website: safegifthub.com
Contact Page: safegifthub.com/contact
15. Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.