Privacy policy

The Gift Corner – Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how TheGiftCorner – By Lamiya ("Site", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from thegiftcorner.uk (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the "Services"). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" refer to users of our Services, whether customers, website visitors, or other individuals whose data we collect. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, for legal or regulatory reasons, or to improve clarity. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
We collect personal information to provide and improve our Services. This includes communication, legal compliance, and securing the platform.

Types of Personal Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:
– Contact Details: Name, address, phone number, and email
– Order Information: Billing/shipping address, payment confirmation
– Account Information: Username, password, security data
– Customer Support: Any details you include in messages to us
Note: You may choose not to share certain data, but this may limit your access to some features.

Usage Data:
We automatically collect usage data via cookies and similar technologies. This includes device and browser information, network data and IP address, and site interactions and behavior.

Information from Third Parties:
We may receive data from vendors like Shopify (e.g., hosting, customer service), payment processors (billing details, confirmations), and analytics or marketing partners. Any third-party data is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your information to process orders, handle payments, manage shipping and returns, and maintain your account. We also use it for marketing and advertising, including sending promotional emails and tailoring ads (you may opt out). Information is also used for security and fraud prevention, as well as customer support and service improvement. If you're an EEA resident, our legal bases for processing include contract performance and legitimate interests under GDPR Art. 6 (1)(f).

Cookies
We use cookies to improve site functionality, analyze user behavior, and power store features via Shopify. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser. Learn more at: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Learn more at: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/

How We Disclose Personal Information
We may share your personal information with service providers (e.g., IT, fulfillment, analytics), business and marketing partners, or when required for legal compliance or business transactions such as mergers. We may also share information with your consent. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for profiling without your explicit permission.

Disclosures in the Past 12 Months

Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Security & Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee 100% security. How long we retain your data depends on factors like your account status, legal obligations, service requirements, and dispute resolution.

Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
– Accessing your data
– Deleting personal information
– Correcting inaccurate data
– Data portability
– Opting out of sale/sharing or targeted advertising
– Restricting processing
– Withdrawing consent
– Appealing denied requests
– Managing communication preferences (e.g., unsubscribing from marketing)

To exercise your rights, please contact us. We may verify your identity before processing your request.

Complaints
If you’re unhappy with how we process your data, please contact us directly using the information below. If unresolved, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
EEA Supervisory Authorities List available upon request.

International Users
We may transfer your personal data outside your country of residence. Where required, we rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or mechanisms compliant with UK GDPR.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: thegiftcorner0@gmail.com
We are the data controller of your personal information.