Data Protection & Security

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

At The Gifting Cove (https://thegiftingcove.com), protecting our readers' personal data and privacy rights is a core priority. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal data necessary to provide a high-quality browsing experience:

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you voluntarily subscribe, we collect your email address.
  • Contact Form Submissions: Name, email, and message content submitted through our contact page.
  • Cookies & Analytics: Standard web cookies and Google Analytics (gtag.js) data including page views, device type, geographic region, and traffic sources.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To deliver our newsletter with seasonal gift guides and deal alerts.
  • To respond to editorial inquiries and correction requests.
  • To analyse aggregate site traffic and improve our content strategy.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregate analytics data with trusted partners solely for performance analysis.

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and performance cookies (Google Analytics) to understand visitor behaviour. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, Australian Privacy Act), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of analytics tracking.
  • Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or as required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

The Gifting Cove is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.