Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

GiftStack.org LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our educational website at giftstack.org.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the privacy practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out forms on our Website (such as contact or subscription forms)
• Send us questions or comments via email
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request educational support or customer service

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website:

• Device and usage information (such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system)
• Browser and device characteristics
• Pages you visit within our Website
• Referring website addresses
• Time spent on pages
• General geographic location (country or city)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Website - ensuring functionality and availability of educational resources
• To improve our Website - analyzing usage patterns and enhancing user experience
• To respond to inquiries - addressing questions and providing educational support
• To send educational newsletters - providing updates on gift card safety and educational content (only if subscribed)
• To protect our Website - detecting, preventing, and addressing security threats
• To comply with legal obligations - responding to lawful requests and legal processes

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies - Necessary for website operation
• Analytical/performance cookies - Help us understand visitor behavior
• Functionality cookies - Remember your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website features.

For detailed information about cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers:

• Analytics providers (like Google Analytics) to understand website usage
• Email service providers to send newsletters to subscribers
• Security services to protect against unauthorized access

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as needed to comply with legal obligations.

When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Access - Request copies of your personal information
• Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure - Request deletion of your personal information
• Restrict processing - Request restriction of information processing
• Object to processing - Object to our processing of your data
• Data portability - Request transfer of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

10. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with GDPR. Legal bases include:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of vital interests
• Our legitimate interests

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States, your submission of information represents your agreement to this transfer.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy policies of third-party sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Review this policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

By email: [email protected]

By mail:
Privacy Officer
giftstack.org LLC
2580 Castro Street, Suite 320
Mountain View, CA 94041
United States