🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At GiftDelara ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information provided by our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://giftdelara.org, including any related subdomains and services (collectively, the "Website").

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

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

• Contact us through our website forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests
• Submit content suggestions or corrections
• Register for an account (if applicable)

This personal information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Message content in inquiries

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Access times and dates
• Pages viewed and website navigation
• Referring website, search terms, and traffic sources

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website, analyze usage patterns, and improve our content. For detailed information about our use of these technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate and maintain our Website, develop new features, and improve the quality of our educational content.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if you've subscribed), and provide information you request.
• To Analyze Website Usage: To understand how visitors use our Website, which content is most valuable, and how we can improve the user experience.
• To Ensure Security: To protect our Website, users, and prevent fraudulent activity.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: If our organization is sold or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information in any other circumstances where we have your consent.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Our security measures include:

• Using secure SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel
• Maintaining up-to-date security practices

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You may request access to your personal information we hold.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restrictions: You may request that we restrict the processing of your information.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: You may object to our processing of your information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7.1 Email Communications

If you have subscribed to our newsletter or updates, you can unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send
• Contacting us directly with your request

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by GiftDelara. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of our Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Us

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

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information. These rights include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note that we do not sell personal information)
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.

14. Your Consent

By using our Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.