This Privacy Policy describes how MyGiftsCardSmall ("we," "us," or "our"), operated at 616 SW College St, Portland, OR 97201, collects, uses, and protects information obtained through mygiftscardsmall.com (the "Site"). This Site is an educational resource only. We do not sell products, provide financial advice, or process payment transactions.
By using this Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy. This Policy is governed by applicable US federal and state privacy law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Information We Collect
- Contact form submissions: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, message subject, and message content. Submission is voluntary.
- Usage data: We automatically collect standard server log data including IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time and date of visit. This is collected through server logs and analytics tools.
- Cookie data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. You may manage cookie preferences through our consent tool.
- Device information: General device type and screen resolution may be collected for the purpose of improving mobile and desktop display.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- To analyze website usage and improve content quality and navigation
- To maintain website security and prevent abuse
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
- To administer cookie preferences you have set
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising profiling, or sale to third parties. We do not send promotional emails. We do not build user profiles for commercial purposes.
Sharing of Information
- Service providers: We may share data with third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery) who process data on our behalf under contractual data processing agreements. These providers are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights and safety of users and the public.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party for commercial purposes.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months and then deleted unless a longer retention period is required by law. Server log data is retained for up to 12 months. Cookie preference data is retained until you clear your browser cookies or withdraw consent.
Your Rights Under US Law
- California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of sale (we do not sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
- All users: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, or request deletion of your data by contacting us at info@mygiftscardsmall.com.
- Children (COPPA): This Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us immediately.
Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to external websites, including government agencies such as the CFPB and FTC. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
