This Privacy Policy explains how askgiftgenie ("we," "us," or "the site"), operated by Vechter LLC, handles information when you use askgiftgenie.com.
You can use the gift recommendation tool without an account. When you use it, you may type details about the person you are shopping for, such as their interests, occasion, budget, and optionally a ZIP code. This information is used to generate recommendations during your session.
If you choose to save feedback or create a recipient profile, we collect your email address to send a passwordless magic link. We retain a protected account identifier, the recipient name and relationship you provide, and your recommendation feedback. We do not sell this information.
Creating an optional account lets Genie keep feedback associated with the specific person you shop for. Magic links are single-use and expire after 15 minutes. Your signed-in session expires after 30 days. Recommendation feedback is retained for up to 180 days unless you delete the recipient profile first. You can request account or recipient-profile deletion by contacting us through the details on askgiftgenie.com.
To produce recommendations, the details you enter are sent to third-party services that power the site, including an AI model provider and a product-data provider, solely to return gift suggestions. Our passwordless sign-in emails are delivered by a transactional-email provider solely to send your requested magic link. These providers process information to fulfill the service and are subject to their own terms and privacy practices.
The site uses local browser storage to keep an active sign-in session after you choose to create an account. It also uses Google Analytics to understand general, anonymized usage such as page views and which features are used. This helps us improve the site. You can clear browser storage or block analytics cookies using your browser settings or an extension.
askgiftgenie participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and experience-gift affiliate programs. When you click a product or experience link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Clicking these links may set cookies controlled by the relevant retailer or affiliate network, governed by their own privacy policies.
Our recommendations link to external retailers and experience providers. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
askgiftgenie is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
Questions about this policy can be directed to Vechter LLC through the contact details provided on askgiftgenie.com.