Sortbygifts.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sortbygifts.com (the “Website”) and use our services.
This website is operated as an affiliate marketer, which means we may earn a commission when you click on our links and make purchases from linked retailers. Our goal is to help you easily create and share gift registries and wish lists for special occasions.
Information collected
Personal Data: When you create an account or make a registry, we collect personal information such as your name, mailing adress, email address, your birthday (if provided).
Non-Personal Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring website. We also collect information about the registries you create, including the types of items you add and any custom products you create.
We use affiliate links to track clicks and purchases made through our website. This helps us earn commissions and provide our services, without any extra cost to you. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie is placed on your device to track any resulting purchases. When a purchase is made on our affiliate partner’s website the purchase is traced back to us.
Correction of personal information
You can update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account.
Purpose of data collection
We collect user data for the following purposes:
- To personalize and enhance your experience on our website
- To improve our website’s functionality
- To provide customer service
- To send you marketing emails or newsletters (with your consent)
- To track the performance of our affiliate marketing efforts and fulfill our obligations to affiliate partners
- To comply with legal obligations, including those under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
We collect data through the following methods:
- Website Forms: When you create an account, share a registry, or contact us, we collect the information you provide in those forms.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal data about your browsing behavior on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner.
- Web Beacons: We may use web beacons (small image files) in our emails to track open rates and click-through rates.
Cookies and other information collected through technology
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to collect and store information about your use of the Website. This information helps us:
- Provide Essential Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering items in your registry.
- Enhance Your Experience: We use cookies to remember your preferences, like language or region, so you don’t have to set them each time you visit. They also help us personalize your experience by showing you relevant content and recommendations based on your interests.
- Analyze and Improve: We use cookies to collect information about how you interact with our Website. This data helps us understand which features are most popular, identify areas for improvement, and tailor the Website to better meet your needs.
- Marketing and Advertising: With your consent, we may use cookies to track your browsing habits and show you personalized advertisements on other websites. This allows us to promote our services to people who may be interested.
First party cookies VS third part cookies
First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set and stored by Sortbygifts.com and are used to provide the functionality and features of the Website.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set and stored by third parties (like analytics providers or advertisers) and are used to track your browsing habits across different websites. They may be used to show you personalized ads or to gather information about your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. Without these cookies, the website may not work as expected. These cookies are set directly by us (first-party cookies).
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect Non-Personal data about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit most and if you encounter any errors. We may use performance cookies to measure performance using Google Analytics. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can make improvements. These cookies do not collect any personal information that could identify you. Performance cookies can act both as first party and third party cookies.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (like your language preference) and provide enhanced features.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits so we can show you personalized advertisements on other websites. This information may be shared with our advertising partners. You can control these cookies in our cookie banner.
Affiliate cookies
Sortbygifts.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you click on and make a purchase through links to our affiliate partners. To track these sales, we use affiliate cookies. These are small data files placed on your device when you click on an affiliate link. They help us attribute the purchase to our Website so that we can receive a commision from our affiliate partner.
Affiliate cookies do not collect any personal information about you. They typically contain an anonymous identifier and information about the link you clicked, such as the product or retailer. These cookies are usually set by our affiliate network partners and are subject to their own privacy policies.
How can you manage your cookie settings?
You can customize your cookie preferences in the cookie banner on the Website. While essential cookies (needed for basic website functions) cannot be turned off, you have the option to disable all other non-essential cookies or choose specific types. This includes performance cookies (used to analyze site usage), preference cookies (to remember your choices), and marketing cookies (for personalized ads).
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that provides individuals with certain rights regarding their personal data. While the GDPR primarily applies to residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), Sortbygifts.com believes in upholding strong privacy standards for all our users. Therefore, we extend the rights granted under the GDPR to all our users, regardless of their location.
This means that all the Website’s users have the following rights:
- The Right to Access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether or not we process your personal data and to obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data (provided it is not needed due to legal obligations).
- The Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data (provided it is not needed due to legal obligations).
- The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to a third party.
- The Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. You can object to processing of this data by adjusting your preferences in Our cookie banner.
- The Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or significantly affects you.
Exercising Your GDPR Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at hello@sortbygifts.com. We will respond to your request within one month of receiving it.
Please note: While we strive to uphold your GDPR rights, there may be situations where these rights do not apply or are limited due to legal requirements or other legitimate reasons.
Your Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides additional privacy rights to residents of California. Although the CCPA applies specifically to California residents, Sortbygifts.com is committed to providing the same level of privacy protection to all our users, regardless of their location.
The CCPA grants you the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the personal information we’ve collected, the sources of that information, our reasons for collecting it, and any third parties with whom we’ve shared it to provide the registry service.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions such as when we are obligated to keep them by law.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
Exercising Your CCPA Rights
To exercise any of your CCPA rights, please contact us at hello@sortbygifts.com. We will verify your request and respond within 45 days of receiving it.
Please note: While we strive to uphold your CCPA rights, there may be situations where these rights do not apply or are limited due to legal requirements or other legitimate reasons.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information.
Data sharing and disclosure
We value your privacy and will never sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
International data transfers
Sortbygifts.com is a global service and your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. However, we take steps to ensure that your personal information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Data security and protection
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information. We use a combination of technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:
- Password Protection: Your account information is protected by a unique password that only you know. We strongly encourage you to create a strong password and keep it confidential.
- Secure Transmission: We use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) to encrypt your data during transmission between your device and our servers. This helps prevent unauthorized access to your information while it’s in transit.
- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems: We utilize firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
- Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
While we strive to implement robust security measures, please note that no system is completely immune to security risks. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information and you acknowledge that there is a risk of unauthorized access or disclosure despite our efforts. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly notify you and take appropriate steps to mitigate any harm.
Your control over your information
Your privacy is important to us. At Sortbygifts.com, you have the right to manage your personal information and communication preferences and we will never send you newsletters or marketing emails without your explicit consent.
To control your information you can:
- Request data deletion: Contact us at any time to request the deletion of your personal information.
- Manage cookie preferences: Adjust your cookie settings to control how non-personal data is collected and used. You can access our cookie banner to make these adjustments.
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails: Click the unsubscribe link in any email to stop receiving future promotional communications.
We are committed to respecting your choices and ensuring you have control over your data. Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative emails necessary for the operation of our services (e.g., order confirmations, password reset instructions).
External links
The Website may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated by us. These external sites have their own independent privacy policies, and we have no control over or responsibility for their information practices. When you leave our website, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit. This Privacy Policy applies solely to the information we collect through our own Website and services.
Changes to Privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on the Website. If you’ve subscribed to our newsletters or given your consent for email communication, we’ll also notify you via email.
Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy please contact us at:
Mailing address: Strumpbudet, c/o Sortbygifts.com, Vestagatan 5, 41648 Goteborg, Sweden
Email: hello@sortbygifts.com
