Last Updated: February 2026
Welcome to Gift Buddy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (giftbuddy.me).
Personal Information: - Email address (for account creation and authentication) - Name and nickname (for profile display) - Phone number (optional, for profile and user search) - Birthday (optional, for profile display) - Country (optional, for profile display) Gift Information: - Gift titles, descriptions, prices, links, and categories - Gift fulfillment status and history Usage Data: - App interaction patterns - Device information (type, OS version) - Authentication timestamps
- To create and manage your account - To enable gift wishlist creation and sharing - To facilitate gift fulfillment between users - To enable social features (following, searching users) - To improve our app and user experience - To communicate important updates about our service
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: - Other users (profile information and gift wishlists you choose to share) - Service providers (Appwrite for backend and cloud services) - App store platforms (Apple and Google for in-app subscription billing) - Legal authorities when required by law
- Your data is stored securely using Appwrite cloud services with data centers in the European Union - We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data - Authentication is handled through secure, encrypted connections - The mobile app is built with React Native and communicates with our backend over HTTPS
Our website (giftbuddy.me) uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience: Essential Cookies: - Cookie consent preference (to remember your cookie choice) - Locale preference (to serve content in your preferred language) We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner on our website. Declining non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the website. The Gift Buddy mobile app does not use cookies. For information about data collected by the app, see Section 2 above.
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to: - Access your personal data - Correct inaccurate data - Delete your account and associated data - Export your data in a portable format - Opt out of non-essential data collection - Withdraw consent at any time - Object to processing based on legitimate interest - Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority To exercise these rights, contact us at app.gift.buddy@gmail.com or through the app settings. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete that data promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and in the app. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at app.gift.buddy@gmail.com or through the app settings.
