Giftly Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller Identification

This application is developed by an individual programmer. For any inquiries, you can contact us at: giftlyaws@gmail.com.

2. Data Collected

Personal data provided by the user:

• Email address: required for registration and communications related to app functionality.
• Alias: used to identify the user within the app.

Technical data and image-related data:

• Images uploaded by the user: stored on Cloudinary for product customization.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use the collected personal data to:

• Manage user registration and authentication via Auth0.
• Facilitate product customization through uploaded images.
• Improve the app’s experience and functionality.
• Send push notifications to remind users of birthdays stored in the app.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent: When users grant permission to access the camera or gallery.
• Contract execution: To enable product customization and sharing.
• Legitimate interest: To send birthday reminder push notifications, which are an essential part of the app’s functionality and cannot be disabled.

5. Third Parties with Whom Data is Shared

We use the following external services:

• Auth0: For user registration and authentication management.
• MongoDB Atlas: To store data (email and alias).
• Cloudinary: To store images uploaded by users.

Data may be transferred outside the European Union, protected by standard contractual clauses or other adequate legal mechanisms.

6. Data Storage and Security

Personal data is securely stored on external services (Auth0, MongoDB Atlas, and Cloudinary).

We use security tokens provided by Auth0 to protect user access and authentication.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request account deletion, which includes deleting all data from Auth0, MongoDB Atlas, and Cloudinary.
• Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact: giftlyaws@gmail.com.

8. Permissions Usage

The app requests permissions to:

• Access the camera and gallery to upload or capture images for personalized products.

If you deny these permissions, you won’t be able to upload images, but the app will still function.

9. Push Notifications

The app will send push notifications to remind users of birthdays stored in the app. These notifications are an essential part of the app’s functionality and cannot be disabled. By using the app, users agree to receive these notifications.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We do not use cookies or other tracking technologies in the app.

11. Age Restrictions

There are no age restrictions for using the app. However, it is recommended that minors obtain parental or guardian consent.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Any changes will be notified through an update in the app.

13. Contact

For any inquiries about this privacy policy, contact: giftlyaws@gmail.com.