Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Secret Santa! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our Secret Santa gift exchange platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (when you create an account)
• Group participation details
• Wishlist items you create
• Messages sent through our platform

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate Secret Santa group creation and matching
• Send email notifications about your groups
• Enable wishlist sharing and gift tracking
• Provide customer support
• Improve our services through analytics
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (always enabled)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform (optional, requires consent)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account
• Withdraw consent for analytics tracking
• Export your data
• Opt-out of email notifications

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure authentication via Clerk
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.