Privacy Policy

This policy explains how GiftFrame handles information when you use our website, budgeting tools, and editorial pages. We aim to collect as little personal data as possible while keeping the site functional, secure, and understandable.

GiftFrame provides browser-based tools and informational articles related to gift budgeting and gift planning. Where processing is required, we apply GDPR-style principles of lawfulness, transparency, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality.

1. Data we process

Most GiftFrame tools run directly in the browser. Inputs entered into calculators are generally processed locally on your device for immediate display of results. We may also process standard technical data that appears in server logs or analytics tools, such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and approximate timestamps.

We do not require account creation to use the site. We do not intentionally collect special category data. If you choose to use a contact form on the website, any information you submit through that form will be processed only for the purpose of responding to the request and maintaining service quality.

2. Legal bases for processing

Depending on the context, GiftFrame relies on one or more legal bases: legitimate interests for maintaining site security and performance, consent for non-essential cookies or analytics where required, and compliance with legal obligations where recordkeeping is necessary.

Where consent is the legal basis, you may withdraw that consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences. Withdrawal does not affect processing carried out before the withdrawal took effect.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

GiftFrame uses cookies and similar storage mechanisms to support basic site functionality, remember cookie preferences, and understand aggregate site usage. Essential cookies may be stored because they are required for the site to operate correctly. Optional analytics or measurement technologies should only be activated where an appropriate legal basis exists.

• Essential cookies support session continuity and core interface behavior.
• Preference cookies can remember consent choices or interface settings.
• Analytics cookies may help us understand page visits and tool usage patterns.
• Security-related storage may help detect abuse or maintain service integrity.

4. How long we retain information

Retention periods depend on the type of data and the reason it was processed. Technical logs are kept only for as long as needed to protect the service, diagnose issues, and comply with applicable obligations. Aggregated analytics data may be retained longer if it no longer identifies an individual user. Contact requests are retained only as long as needed to answer the request, manage follow-up, and maintain internal records.

5. Sharing and international transfers

We may use hosting, analytics, security, and infrastructure providers that process limited data on our behalf under appropriate contractual safeguards. We do not sell personal data. Where information is transferred internationally, we seek to use lawful transfer mechanisms and reasonable technical protections.

6. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, or port your personal data, and to complain to a supervisory authority. To exercise a right, use the contact form on this website and describe your request with enough detail for us to assess it properly.

7. Security and updates

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No online system can guarantee absolute security. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or product changes. When material changes are made, the revised version will appear on this page.