Introduction
Kewrate ('we', 'us', or 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social shopping platform.
By using Kewrate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our service:
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and profile information. You may also choose to provide additional information like a profile picture, birthday, and shipping address.
When you create wishlists, we collect the items you add, including product names, descriptions, prices, and links to retailer websites.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with Kewrate, including pages viewed, features used, time spent on the platform, and actions taken (such as creating wishlists, claiming gifts, or joining groups).
Device and Technical Information
We collect information about the device and browser you use to access Kewrate, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Improve Our Services
We use your information to operate Kewrate, including creating and managing your account, enabling wishlist creation and sharing, facilitating group gift coordination, and processing claims on wishlist items.
To Communicate With You
We may send you service-related notifications, updates about your account or wishlists, responses to your inquiries, and information about new features or changes to our service.
To Personalize Your Experience
We use your information to customize your Kewrate experience, recommend relevant features, and display content tailored to your interests and preferences.
For Analytics and Improvement
We analyze usage patterns to understand how users interact with Kewrate, identify areas for improvement, develop new features, and enhance overall platform performance.
For Security and Fraud Prevention
We use your information to protect against unauthorized access, detect and prevent fraud, and ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Friends and Family
When you share a wishlist or participate in group gift coordination, the information you choose to share (such as wishlist items and preferences) is visible to the people you've connected with on Kewrate. You control who can see your wishlists through privacy settings.
With Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
With Affiliate Partners
When you click on product links in wishlists, we may share limited information with our affiliate partners (such as Amazon Associates, ShareASale, and CJ Affiliate) to track referrals and earn commissions. This helps us keep Kewrate free for users. We do not share personally identifiable information with affiliate partners without your consent.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
If Kewrate is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. You can delete your account at any time through your account settings.
Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages or by updating your notification preferences in your account settings.
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular security assessments, access controls, and employee training on data protection practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Kewrate is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.
When we transfer your information internationally, we take steps to ensure it receives an adequate level of protection, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Third-Party Links
Kewrate may contain links to third-party websites, including retailer websites where wishlist items can be purchased. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Kewrate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Your continued use of Kewrate after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address your concerns.