Privacy Policy

Gift Vibe AI ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Email address: When you sign up for additional gift recommendations, we collect your email address.
• Photos: When you upload photos for gift analysis, these are processed temporarily to generate recommendations.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data: We may collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to enable core functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide our service: Processing your photos to generate personalized gift recommendations.
• To communicate with you: Sending occasional emails about gift ideas, tips, and service updates (you can unsubscribe anytime).
• To improve our service: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations: When required by law.

3. Photo Processing

Important: Your photos are processed securely and are NOT stored on our servers. Here's how it works:

• Photos are sent directly to our AI processing service (Anthropic Claude)
• Photos are analyzed in real-time to generate recommendations
• Photos are immediately discarded after processing
• We do not retain, store, or share your photos

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., Anthropic for AI processing, Netlify for hosting)
• Affiliate partners: When you click affiliate links (Amazon, Etsy), those platforms will have their own privacy policies
• Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Gift Vibe AI participates in affiliate programs including:

• Amazon Associates: We earn commission from qualifying purchases made through our Amazon links
• Awin/Etsy: We earn commission from qualifying purchases made through our Etsy links

This doesn't affect the price you pay. These commissions help us keep the service free.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@giftvibe.ai

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Limited access to personal data

8. Data Retention

• Photos: Not retained — processed and immediately discarded
• Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Usage data: Retained for up to 26 months for analytics purposes

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@giftvibe.ai

13. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the service to function (e.g., remembering if you're signed up)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.