Welcome to TheGiftCardWay.com! Your privacy is a top priority for us, and this Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it. By visiting https://www.thegiftcardway.com/, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us.
This Privacy Policy exclusively applies to online interactions on TheGiftCardWay.com and governs how we handle information shared or collected through this website. It does not extend to information gathered offline or through other channels.
Your Consent
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We strive to be transparent about the information we gather and why. The specifics of requested personal details and their purposes will be made clear at the time of collection.
When you contact us directly, we may collect additional information, including your name, email address, phone number, the content of your messages, any attachments you provide, and any other details you voluntarily share.
If you create an account with us, we may request contact details such as your name, company name, address, email address, and phone number.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for purposes such as:
- Operating and maintaining our website effectively
- Enhancing and personalizing your experience on our website
- Analyzing user behavior to improve our services
- Developing new features, products, and functionality
- Communicating with you directly or via third-party partners for customer support, updates, and marketing
- Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our website
Log Files
Thegiftcardway.com follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of their hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of the information is to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movement on the website, and gather demographic information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, thegiftcardway.com uses ‘cookies.’ These cookies are used to store information, including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser types and/or other information.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to thegiftcardway.com and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Our Advertising Partners
Some of the advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners are listed below. Each of our advertising partners has its own Privacy Policy regarding their policies on user data. For easier access, we hyperlinked their Privacy Policies below:
Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of thegiftcardway.com.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on thegiftcardway.com, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites you visit.
Note that thegiftcardway.com has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
thegiftcardway.com’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt out of certain options.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found on the browsers’ respective websites.
Opt-Out
You have the option to control your data and privacy settings for Google services. To manage your ad preferences and control personalized ads, you can visit the ‘Ads Settings’ page (https://adssettings.google.com). If you have enabled location services, you can choose to pause or delete your Location History through the ‘Location History’ settings (https://myaccount.google.com/activitycontrols/location).
For controlling and deleting your web and app activity data, including search history and activity from other Google services, you can manage your settings via the ‘Web & App Activity’ page (https://myaccount.google.com/activitycontrols/webappactivity). Additionally, as a website owner, you can configure your Google Analytics settings to respect users’ preferences for data sharing and retention. Please note that Google’s privacy settings and policies are subject to change, and we encourage you to review the latest information provided by Google directly.
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
- Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected about consumers.
- Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that it has collected.
- Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data not sell the consumer’s personal data.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
GDPR Data Protection Rights
We are a Data Controller of your information.
thegiftcardway.com’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the personal information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
- thegiftcardway.com needs to perform a contract with you.
- You have given thegiftcardway.com permission to do so.
- Processing your personal information is in thegiftcardway.com’s legitimate interests.
- thegiftcardway.com needs to comply with the law.
thegiftcardway.com will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed of what personal information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us at [email protected].
In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
thegiftcardway.com does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will do our best to promptly remove such information from our records.
Data Collection:
Data Collection
We collect the following personal information from you:
- Email Address: This is collected when you sign up for our community/forum or contact us by filling out a form.
Data Storage
We permanently store your email address in our secure database. We use encryption and other security measures to protect your data.
Data Use
We use your email address to:
- Send you redeem codes.
- To Communicate, updates and other important information.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information.
User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Request corrections to your data.
- Request deletion of your data.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not share your email address with third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about your data, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website, including gift card giveaways, is intended solely for informational purposes. We are an independent platform that legally purchases gift cards and provides them for promotional purposes through revenue generated on the site.
We are committed to safeguarding your data and ensuring a transparent relationship regarding your privacy on TheGiftCardWay.com.