Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ZippyGifts.app ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our service.

Key Point: ZippyGifts.app is a "No Sign-up" application. We do not require user accounts, logins, or registration. We do not collect, store, or process personal user data beyond what you voluntarily submit through our Contact form.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

As a no sign-up service, we do not collect:

• Names, email addresses, or phone numbers (except when you voluntarily provide them via our Contact form)
• Account credentials or passwords
• Payment or financial information
• Shipping or billing addresses
• Social media profiles or identities
• Browsing history across other websites
• Precise geolocation data

Your gift planning sessions are processed entirely in your browser's local storage. We do not store your gift preferences, budgets, or shopping lists on our servers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Contact Form Information

When you choose to contact us through our Contact form, you may voluntarily provide:

• Name (optional): To personalize our response
• Email Address (optional): To respond to your inquiry
• Message Content: The information or question you wish to share

How We Use This Information:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To address technical issues or feedback you report
• To improve our service based on user feedback

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months, after which they are automatically deleted unless ongoing correspondence is required.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:

• Browser Type and Version: To ensure compatibility and optimize performance
• Operating System: To provide appropriate device-specific experiences
• IP Address: For security, fraud prevention, and general geographic analytics (country/region level only)
• Referral Source: To understand how you found our website
• Page Views and Click Data: To analyze site usage and improve functionality

This information is collected in aggregate form and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, including:

• Local Storage: To save your gift planning preferences and shopping cart locally on your device
• Session Cookies: To maintain functionality during your browsing session

These cookies do not track you across other websites and are automatically deleted when you clear your browser data.

3.2 Affiliate Tracking Cookies

Important Disclosure: ZippyGifts.app participates in affiliate programs and uses third-party services to track referrals when you click on product links. When you click on a merchant link, the following may occur:

How Affiliate Tracking Works:

1. When you click a product link on ZippyGifts.app, you may be redirected through an affiliate network (e.g., Skimlinks)
2. The affiliate network places a tracking cookie on your browser
3. If you make a purchase at the merchant's website within the cookie's lifespan (typically 7-30 days), we receive a commission
4. The merchant (Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.) may also collect information according to their own privacy policies

Merchants We Partner With:

• Amazon.com: Participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
• Walmart.com: Walmart Creator Program affiliate
• Target.com: Target Partners Program affiliate
• FiveBelow.com: Five Below affiliate program
• OrientalTrading.com: Oriental Trading affiliate program

Each merchant has their own privacy policy governing how they collect and use information when you visit their sites. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Amazon Privacy Notice
• Walmart Privacy Policy
• Target Privacy Policy

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block All Cookies: You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies. Note that this may affect website functionality.
• Delete Cookies: You can clear cookies at any time through your browser's settings.
• Third-Party Opt-Out: You can opt out of affiliate tracking through:
  • NAI Opt-Out
  • DAA Opt-Out
  • Skimlinks opt-out: Visit Skimlinks Privacy Policy

4. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our gift planning tool
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Affiliate Attribution: To track referrals and earn commissions from merchant partners

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website:

• Hosting Provider: To store and deliver website content
• Email Service: To send and receive contact form submissions
• Analytics Tools: To understand site usage (aggregate data only)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

5.2 Affiliate Networks

When you click on product links, information may be shared with:

• Skimlinks (Taboola Commerce Limited)
• Amazon Associates
• Walmart Creator
• Target Partners
• Rakuten Advertising

These networks operate under their own privacy policies and may collect information for attribution and analytics purposes.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the limited information we collect:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Secure Storage: Contact form data is stored on secure servers with restricted access
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to contact form submissions
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches

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

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are in the EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)

Legal Basis for Processing: We process information based on:

• Consent (for contact form submissions)
• Legitimate interests (for analytics and service improvement)
• Legal obligation (for compliance requirements)

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment

CCPA Disclosure: In the past 12 months, we have not "sold" personal information as defined by CCPA. However, our use of affiliate tracking cookies may be considered "sharing" under certain interpretations. You can opt out of such tracking as described in Section 3.3.

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@zippygifts.app
• Contact Form: ZippyGifts.app/contact

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website may be hosted on servers located in various countries. If you access ZippyGifts.app from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Compliance with adequacy decisions and certification mechanisms
• Implementation of technical and organizational security measures

9. Children's Privacy

ZippyGifts.app 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

10. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Contact Form Data: Up to 12 months from submission
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely (no personal identifiers)
• Cookie Data: Varies by type (see Section 3)
• Legal Retention: Information may be retained longer if required by law

After the retention period, personal information is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party merchant websites (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Five Below, Oriental Trading, etc.). When you click these links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies of those merchants.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

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. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Display a prominent notice on our homepage for 30 days
• For significant changes affecting your rights, we may send an email notification (if you've provided your email)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

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

For GDPR-related inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 7, 2026, and complies with:

• ✓ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU Regulation 2016/679
• ✓ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.
• ✓ California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) - Effective January 2023
• ✓ ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) - Directive 2002/58/EC