Cookie Policy

Learn how Giftinz uses cookies to enhance your experience

Last Updated: 01/08/2025 | Effective Date: 01/08/2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Giftinz Limited (UK) and Giftinz Invent Limited (Nigeria) (`Giftinz"` `we"` `us"` or `our`) use cookies and similar technologies on our web and mobile platforms (`Services`).

By continuing to use our Services after seeing a cookie banner or consent notice, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you withdraw or adjust your consent.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our platform. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the functioning of our Services and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

  • Logging into your account
  • Securing transactions
  • Remembering your privacy settings

Examples: Session cookies for authentication, Security cookies to prevent fraud

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services so we can improve them. We use them to measure:

  • Page load times
  • App usage patterns
  • Error messages

Examples: Google Analytics – Tracks site usage trends, Load balancing cookies for traffic management

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the platform to remember your choices and personalize your experience. They may:

  • Store event and gift preferences
  • Save language or currency settings
  • Keep you logged in between visits

Examples: Remembering your preferred spray animation style, Storing your wish list filters

Targeting & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to:

  • Show you relevant Giftinz promotions
  • Deliver targeted ads on other websites
  • Track the performance of marketing campaigns

Examples: Facebook Pixel – For retargeting ads on social media, Google Ads conversion tracking

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties we work with, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Flutterwave) for fraud detection
  • Social media integrations for event sharing
  • Analytics providers for app usage data
Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – For non-essential cookies like marketing and analytics
  • Legitimate Interests – For necessary cookies required for security and service delivery

Under GDPR: You have the right to opt in or out of non-essential cookies at any time.
Under NDPR: We ensure your consent is explicit before using tracking technologies.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences via:

  • Cookie Consent Banner – Adjust settings when you first visit the site
  • Account Settings – Change cookie preferences in your profile
  • Browser Settings – Block or delete cookies in your browser

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of Giftinz Services.

Retention Periods
Session CookiesDeleted when you close your browser
Persistent CookiesStored until expiry or manual deletion (usually 6–24 months)
Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here and, where required, notified to you via:

  • Email
  • In-app alerts
Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies:

📧 Email: privacy@giftinz.com

🌍 Website: www.giftinz.com

Data Controllers:

  • Giftinz Limited (UK) – For UK/EU users
  • Giftinz Invent Limited (Nigeria) – For Nigerian users