Privacy Policy for Gift Genius

Effective Date: October 24, 2025 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Version: 1.0

Introduction

Welcome to Gift Genius ("we", "our", "us", or "the App"). We respect your privacy. This privacy policy explains how the app works and what data is stored locally on your device when you use our gift reminder and planning application.

By using Gift Genius, you agree to this privacy policy.

⚠️ Important Notice - Personal Organization Tool Only

Gift Genius is designed exclusively for personal organization and life enhancement purposes.

✅ This app helps you remember special occasions and plan gifts
✅ This app stores data locally on your device only
✅ This app operates 100% offline with no internet required
❌ This app does NOT collect or transmit any personal data
❌ This app does NOT share your data with anyone

Gift Genius is a privacy-first application. Your data never leaves your device.

Information We Collect

✅ PRIVACY-FIRST: ALL DATA STORED LOCALLY ON YOUR DEVICE

Gift Genius operates 100% offline with NO user accounts, NO servers, and NO data transmission.

1. Personal Contacts and Events (Stored Locally Only)

All data is stored on YOUR device using secure local storage (React Native AsyncStorage):

Contact information - Names, relationships, and birthdates you manually enter
Special occasions - Birthdays, anniversaries, and custom events
Gift ideas - Gift suggestions you save or create
Gift history - Gifts you've given in the past (for your own reference)
Reminders - Notification preferences for each occasion
Notes (optional) - Personal notes about gift preferences or interests
Budget tracking (optional) - Gift budget amounts you set

2. App Preferences (Stored Locally Only)

Your settings stay on your device:

Theme preference - Light/dark mode or auto
Language preference - App language (40+ languages supported)
Notification settings - Local notification preferences and timing
Reminder frequency - How far in advance you want to be notified

3. Technical Information (Device Only)

Minimal technical data used for app functionality:

Device model - For compatibility and proper rendering
OS version - For feature compatibility
App version - For update management
Network status - To indicate offline mode (no data sent)

Important: This technical data NEVER leaves your device and is NOT transmitted anywhere.

Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be absolutely clear about what we DO NOT collect:

❌ NO Email addresses - No account creation required
❌ NO Phone numbers - No contact sync or access
❌ NO Usernames or passwords - No authentication system
❌ NO Location data - We never track your location
❌ NO Camera or photos - No access to your media
❌ NO Contacts access - We don't read your device contacts
❌ NO Calendar access - We don't sync with external calendars
❌ NO Payment information - No purchases or transactions
❌ NO Browsing history - We don't track web activity
❌ NO Third-party tracking - No analytics, trackers, or SDKs active
❌ NO Social media data - We don't connect to social accounts
❌ NO Cloud sync - Your data stays on YOUR device only
❌ NO Cookies - No web tracking or cookies

How We Use Your Data

✅ LOCAL-ONLY USAGE

All your data stays on YOUR device and is NEVER sent to any server.

We use your information exclusively for:

App Functionality - Display contacts, events, and gift ideas
Reminders - Send local notifications for upcoming occasions
Personalization - Apply your theme, language, and notification preferences
Gift Planning - Help you organize and track gift ideas
Offline Operation - App works 100% without internet connection
Data Persistence - Save your data locally so it's available when you reopen the app

We DO NOT Use Your Data For

❌ NO Server sync - Data never leaves your device
❌ NO Advertising - No ads or marketing
❌ NO Third-party sharing - No data brokers, no selling
❌ NO Cross-device sync - Each device operates independently
❌ NO Cloud backup - You control your own data
❌ NO Profiling or tracking - No behavioral analysis
❌ NO AI training - Your data is not used for machine learning
❌ NO Analytics - No usage tracking

Data Storage and Security

🔒 LOCAL STORAGE ONLY

Your data is stored securely on YOUR device using React Native AsyncStorage:

Local-only storage: All data stored in your device's secure local storage
No cloud transmission: Data NEVER sent to external servers
No internet required: App fully functional offline
Device encryption: Your device's built-in encryption protects your data
No external access: Only you can access your gift data
Complete privacy: No one else can see your data, not even us

Security Measures

We implement privacy-first practices:

No user accounts: No authentication means no password vulnerabilities
No data transmission: Zero network requests containing your personal data
Offline-first architecture: App designed to work without internet
Local data control: You own and control 100% of your data
Regular app updates: We keep the app secure and up to date
Open source practices: Following industry-standard mobile development practices

Your Privacy Rights

✅ COMPLETE DATA CONTROL

Since ALL your data is stored locally on your device, YOU have complete control:

Right to Access: All your data is already visible in the app
Right to Rectification: Edit any contact, event, or gift idea directly in the app
Right to Erasure: Delete individual items, clear all data, or uninstall the app to remove everything
Right to Data Portability: Export your data using the app's export feature (local file)
Right to Object: No data processing to object to - everything is local
Complete Control: Uninstalling the app removes all data from your device

Data Export and Deletion

You can manage your data at any time:

Export Data: Use the in-app export feature to save your data as a local file
Delete Individual Items: Tap any contact, event, or gift to edit or delete it
Clear All Data: Use the "Clear All Data" option in Settings (requires confirmation)
Complete Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all data from your device

No account deletion needed - there are no accounts to delete!

Support and Questions

For app support or questions, email us at umituz9999@gmail.com with:

Subject line: "Gift Genius Support"
Your question: Describe your issue or question
Device info (optional): Device model and OS version if relevant

We will respond to support requests within 3-5 business days.

Third-Party Services

✅ ZERO THIRD-PARTY DATA SHARING

Gift Genius does NOT use any third-party services that collect your data:

❌ NO Backend servers - No Supabase, Firebase, or cloud services
❌ NO Analytics - No Google Analytics, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or tracking
❌ NO Advertising networks - No Google Ads, Facebook Ads, AdMob
❌ NO Tracking pixels - No Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager
❌ NO Social media integrations - No Facebook, Twitter, Instagram SDKs
❌ NO Marketing automation - No email marketing or CRM tools
❌ NO Crash reporting - No Sentry, Crashlytics, Bugsnag
❌ NO Authentication services - No Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, OAuth

Technical Dependencies (No Data Collection):

The app uses standard React Native libraries for local functionality only:

React Native AsyncStorage - Local device storage (no cloud sync)
Expo Notifications - Local notifications only (no push from servers)
Expo Localization - Device language detection (for app translation)
React Native Device Info - Device model info (for compatibility, not tracking)

None of these libraries send data to external servers.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Gift Genius is suitable for users of all ages and is safe for children.

Since the app:

Operates 100% offline
Collects NO personal data
Requires NO account creation
Has NO data transmission

...it complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) by design.

Parents and guardians should supervise children's use and help them understand:

How to enter contact information responsibly
How to use local notifications
That data stays on their device only

International Users and GDPR Compliance

For European Union (EU) Users

If you are in the EU, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal basis for processing: NOT APPLICABLE - No personal data collected or processed
Data retention: All data stored locally on your device only
Data transfers: NO cross-border data transfers - everything stays on your device
Your rights: Full control of your local data (see "Your Privacy Rights" above)
Contact: umituz9999@gmail.com for questions

GDPR Compliance Statement:

Since Gift Genius operates entirely offline with NO accounts, NO servers, and NO personal data collection, most GDPR requirements are NOT APPLICABLE. Your data never leaves your device, so there are no data processors, controllers, or international transfers.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

For California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Categories of Data We Collect:

❌ NO Personal identifiers - No email, phone, or addresses collected from you
✅ User-generated content - Contact names, events, gift ideas you manually enter (STORED LOCALLY ONLY)
✅ App preferences - Theme, language, notification settings (STORED LOCALLY ONLY)
✅ Device info - Device model, OS version (LOCAL ONLY, not transmitted)

Your Rights:

Right to Know: All data is visible in the app - nothing is hidden
Right to Delete: Delete items individually or uninstall the app to remove all data
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do NOT sell your data - there's nothing to opt out of
Right to Non-Discrimination: N/A - no accounts or data processing

We do NOT sell, share, or transfer your personal information to anyone.

CCPA Compliance Statement:

Since NO personal data leaves your device and we have NO user accounts, traditional CCPA requests are not applicable. You have complete control over your local data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

✅ ZERO COOKIES AND TRACKING

We do NOT use cookies or any tracking technologies:

❌ NO Cookies - No browser cookies, session cookies, or persistent cookies
❌ NO Authentication tokens - No login sessions or JWT tokens
❌ NO Tracking pixels - No analytics pixels or web beacons
❌ NO Local storage tracking - AsyncStorage used only for YOUR data, not tracking
❌ NO Fingerprinting - No device fingerprinting or user identification
❌ NO Cross-site tracking - App doesn't access web browsers or websites

Mobile App Note:

As a React Native mobile app, Gift Genius doesn't use web cookies. All local data is stored in secure device storage (AsyncStorage) for app functionality only, not for tracking or advertising.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

How We Update

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when we post the revised policy.

How We Notify You

Major changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date and post a notice in the app
Minor changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Your responsibility: Check this policy periodically for updates

What Constitutes a Major Change

New data collection practices
Changes to third-party services
Changes to data usage purposes
Changes to your rights

Data Breach Protection

✅ ZERO BREACH RISK - NO SERVER TO BREACH

Gift Genius has NO risk of data breaches because:

❌ NO servers - Your data never leaves your device, so there's nothing for hackers to breach
❌ NO user accounts - No email addresses, passwords, or credentials to steal
❌ NO cloud storage - No databases to hack or leak
❌ NO network transmission - Data never sent over the internet

Your data security depends entirely on YOUR device security:

✅ Use a strong device passcode/password
✅ Enable device encryption (iOS/Android do this by default)
✅ Keep your device's operating system updated
✅ Don't share your device with untrusted individuals

We cannot be breached because we don't have your data - YOU do.

Your Data Control

✅ COMPLETE LOCAL CONTROL

Since Gift Genius operates 100% offline with NO accounts or servers, you have complete control:

Update data: Edit any contact, event, or gift idea directly in the app
Delete data: Remove individual items, clear history, or uninstall the app to delete everything
Export data: Use the app's built-in export feature to save your data as a local file
Backup data: Use your device's backup system (iCloud, Google Drive) or the app's export feature

Data Retention

Your device only: All data stays on YOUR device until YOU delete it
No server retention: We don't have servers, so there's nothing to retain on our end
Full control: Uninstalling the app removes all data from your device
No backups on our servers: We don't create or store any backups - your device backups are managed by you

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject line: "Privacy - Gift Genius" Website: https://umituz.com/projects/life-enhancement/gift-genius/privacy

We typically respond within 5 business days and will respond to all legal requests within 30 days (or sooner as required by law).

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA)
Apple App Store privacy requirements
Google Play Store privacy requirements
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Transparency Commitment

We believe in radical transparency about data privacy:

✅ We collect ZERO personal data - No accounts, no emails, no tracking
✅ We never access your data - All data stays on YOUR device only
✅ We never sell your data - We don't have your data to sell
✅ We never use third-party tracking - No analytics, no ads, no tracking
✅ You have 100% control - All data on your device, under your control
✅ No servers, no breaches - Your data can't be hacked because we don't have it
✅ Complete offline operation - Works without internet connection

All data stays on your device.

Effective Date and Version History

Current Version: 1.0 Effective Date: October 24, 2025 Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Version History:

v1.0 (Oct 24, 2025) - Initial privacy policy

This privacy policy was last reviewed and updated on October 24, 2025.