How GiftWise handles data, cookies, and usage information

1. Data we process

GiftWise is designed to work with minimal personal information. The budgeting and planning tools operate in the browser and do not require account creation. We may process limited technical data such as browser type, approximate device information, pages viewed, and interaction events used for site performance analysis.

If you submit information through a contact form on this website, the content of that message may be processed to respond to your request or maintain service quality.

2. Purpose of processing

We process data for a limited number of operational purposes:

• to keep the website available and secure
• to understand which tools and pages are used most often
• to improve content clarity, navigation, and page performance
• to maintain records of consent preferences where required

3. Legal basis

Where applicable, GiftWise relies on legitimate interests for essential analytics and website security, and on consent for non-essential cookies or technologies that are not strictly necessary for site function. Where a user sends a message through a form, processing may also be based on steps taken at the user’s request.

4. Cookies and local storage

GiftWise uses cookies and similar technologies to remember consent preferences, support basic functionality, and understand aggregate usage patterns. Some site features may store a small indicator in local storage to avoid showing the same notice repeatedly. You can remove cookies and local storage entries through your browser settings.

5. Retention

Technical records are retained only for as long as needed to support security, troubleshooting, and service improvement. Contact form submissions, where present, are retained for a limited period consistent with the purpose of the inquiry and internal recordkeeping obligations.

6. Sharing and processors

GiftWise may use infrastructure, analytics, hosting, or content delivery providers that process limited information on our behalf under appropriate contractual safeguards. We do not publish personal data for public use, and we do not sell personal information.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to request access, correction, restriction, objection, deletion, or portability in relation to personal data processed about you. You may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.

To exercise these rights, use the contact form on this website and specify the nature of your request. We may ask for reasonable information to verify identity before completing a request.

8. International processing

Some service providers may operate in countries outside your place of residence. Where that happens, GiftWise will seek to use appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

9. Updates to this policy

We may revise this policy to reflect operational, legal, or product changes. The current version on this page is the version that applies at the time of access.