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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

At GiftLian.org ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website giftlian.org (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information from and about users of our Site:

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the information concerned and the context in which we collect it. We process your personal information based on:

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, such as:

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 General Rights

8.2 Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

As a Canadian organization, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Canadian residents have the right to:

8.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

8.4 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as outlined in section 8.1 above, plus the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

8.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada and other countries where we operate.

For EEA residents, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with GDPR.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, we do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because there is no industry standard for how such signals should be interpreted.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 900-5678
Fax: +1 (416) 900-5679
Mail:
GiftLian Information Services Inc.
Privacy Officer
1200 Bay Street, Suite 800
Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Canada

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

For Canadian residents, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376