🔐 Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 18, 2025
At GiRaffle, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, enter giveaways, or interact with our services.
📥 Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information from you:
- Full name and email address (for account creation and newsletter sign-ups)
- Shipping address (if you win a giveaway)
- Payment information (handled securely through third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal)
- IP address, device/browser type (for analytics and fraud prevention)
- Information you submit via forms (e.g., charity applications, item suggestions)
💡 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Manage user accounts and process giveaway entries
- Notify winners and fulfill prizes
- Send promotional and service-related emails (you may opt out anytime)
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
🛒 Payments
We use third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle all transactions. We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
📧 Email & Marketing
If you sign up for our mailing list, we may send you updates, promotional offers (like discounts on entries), and upcoming giveaway announcements.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
🍪 Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Track website traffic and usage via tools like Google Analytics
- Manage preferences and session data
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
🔐 How We Protect Your Information
We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure — always use strong passwords and keep your credentials private.
🌍 International Users
While we operate in Canada, users from outside Canada (e.g., EU) may be subject to additional rights under local data protection laws (such as GDPR).
📁 Access & Control
You may request to:
- View the personal data we have about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (where applicable)
To make a request, contact us at sam@giraffle.net.
✏️ Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, the revised date at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
📩 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, reach out to:
Email: sam@giraffle.net