Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

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

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the privacy practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Complete forms on our website (contact forms, subscription forms, etc.)
• Send us emails or communications
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request educational support

Personal information we collect may include:

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

Automated Data Collection

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website. This data does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Device and browser characteristics
• Pages visited within our website
• Referring website addresses
• Time spent on pages
• General geographic location (country or city level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for various educational and operational purposes:

• Website Operation: Ensuring functionality and availability of our educational resources
• Website Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Communication: Responding to your inquiries and providing educational support
• Newsletter Distribution: Sending educational updates (only if you've subscribed)
• Security: Detecting, preventing, and addressing security threats or technical issues
• Legal Compliance: Responding to lawful requests and legal processes

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track website activity and store certain information. Cookies are small data files sent to your browser and stored on your device.

Cookie types we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for website operation
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and website usage
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some website features may not function properly without cookies.

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

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to operate our website, including:

• Analytics providers: (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage
• Email services: To send newsletters to subscribers
• Security services: To protect against unauthorized access

These third parties may access 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 required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

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

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal information under certain conditions
• Restriction: Ask us to restrict processing under certain conditions
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@giftzoon.org. We will respond within one month.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to request information about the disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Legal bases for processing include:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of vital interests
• Public interest tasks
• Legitimate interests (provided they don't override your rights)

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 and provide information to us, please note that we transfer data to the United States and process it there.

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of every site you visit.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We advise reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

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

By email: privacy@giftzoon.org

By mail:
Privacy Officer
giftzoon.org LLC
1455 Market Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States