Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our services.

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Optional profile details such as display name and profile picture
• Transaction Data: Information about gift cards you buy or sell, including transaction history
• Payment Information: Wallet balance and transaction records (we do not store credit card details)
• Communications: Messages you send to other users or our support team
• Verification Data: Identity verification documents if required for seller verification

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs
• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, and search queries
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (we do not track precise location)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and manage your wallet
• Send transaction confirmations and updates
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Other Users

When you complete a transaction, we share limited information (username, rating) with the other party to facilitate the exchange.

3.2 With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and analytics.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

If GiftMinty is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• 24-hour escrow protection for all transactions
• Account lockout protection against brute-force attacks

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics (usage analytics)
• Payment processors
• Cloud hosting providers
• Email service providers

8. Children's Privacy

GiftMinty is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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