Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
KakaooGifts ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website kakaoogifts.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.
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 retrieving your card balance and is transmitted via encrypted channels. We do not store this information 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. 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
2. How We Use Your Information
- 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 is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers. Automatically collected data may be retained for up to 26 months.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist in operating our website
- Card Networks: Gift card information is transmitted to the respective card network solely for balance retrieval
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption, regular security assessments, access controls, and secure server infrastructure.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
You may have rights including access, correction, deletion, portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: kakaoogifts.com/contact