Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
ZabonGifts ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website zabongifts.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our gift card balance checking service. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our service, you agree to the terms described herein.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Gift Card Information
When you use our balance checking service, you provide your gift card number, expiration date, and security code (CVV). This information is used solely for the purpose of retrieving your card balance and is transmitted via encrypted channels. We do not store this information on our servers after the balance check is completed.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages viewed and time spent on our website
- Date and time of your visit
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our gift card balance checking service
- To improve and optimize our website and user experience
- To analyze website usage patterns and trends
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Data Retention
Gift card information (card number, expiration date, CVV) is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers. This data exists only in memory during the brief moment required to perform the balance check and is immediately discarded.
Automatically collected data (such as analytics data) may be retained for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, subject to confidentiality obligations
- Card Networks: Gift card information is transmitted to the respective card network or issuer solely for the purpose of retrieving your balance
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure server infrastructure
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: zabongifts.com/contact