Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

At NailThatGift ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website nailthatgift.com (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Email address: ONLY when you subscribe to our newsletter
Saved preferences: When you save gift ideas to your favorites list

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We collect minimal, anonymized analytics data through Plausible Analytics:

Page views: Which pages are visited on our Site
Referral sources: Where visitors came from (e.g., search engines, social media)
Geographic location: Country-level only (not specific location)
Device type: Desktop, mobile, or tablet

This data is fully anonymized and aggregated. It cannot be used to identify individual visitors.

We do NOT collect:

IP addresses (anonymized by Plausible)
Personal identifiers or device IDs
Cross-site tracking data

1.3 Third-Party Information

When you click on affiliate links to external websites (such as Amazon), those third-party sites may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our Site
Save your favorite gift ideas for later viewing (stored locally on your device)
Send you newsletters and gift recommendations (if you've subscribed)
Analyze Site usage to improve our services and user experience
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. Analytics

3.1 Plausible Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly web analytics service, to understand how visitors use our Site. Plausible is designed with privacy in mind and:

Does NOT use cookies
Does NOT collect personal data
Does NOT track you across websites
Anonymizes all visitor data automatically
Is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant by default

Plausible collects only aggregated, anonymous information such as:

Page views and visit duration
Referral sources (where visitors came from)
Geographic location (country-level only, no city or precise location)
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Browser type and operating system

All data collected by Plausible is anonymized and aggregated. It cannot be used to identify individual visitors or track users across websites.

3.2 No Consent Required

Because Plausible does not use cookies and does not collect personal data, no consent banner or opt-in is required for our analytics under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.

4.2 Our Use of Cookies

We do NOT use cookies for analytics or tracking purposes.

The only cookies or similar technologies used on our Site are:

Essential Local Storage (not cookies):

We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to save your favorite gift ideas
This data is stored only on your device
It is not transmitted to our servers
It is not shared with third parties
You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

When you click on affiliate links to external websites (such as Amazon), those third-party sites may set their own cookies on your device according to their privacy policies. We do not control these third-party cookies.

4.4 Managing Cookies and Local Storage

You can control and delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data

Note that clearing local storage will delete your saved favorite gifts.

5. Affiliate Relationships and Advertising

5.1 Affiliate Disclosure

NailThatGift participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks.

What this means:

When you click on product links on our Site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission
You pay the same price - the commission comes from the retailer, not from you
These commissions help us maintain and improve our Site at no cost to you

5.2 How Affiliate Links Work

When you click an affiliate link:

You are redirected to the retailer's website (e.g., Amazon.com)
The retailer may set cookies to track your purchase
If you complete a purchase, we receive a small commission
Your purchase price remains the same

6. Data Storage

6.1 Local Storage (Your Device)

When you save gift ideas to your favorites:

This data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage
It remains on your device only
It is NOT transmitted to our servers
It is NOT shared with third parties
It persists until you clear your browser data or manually remove items

You have full control over this data and can delete it at any time through:

Your browser settings (clear site data)
Our Site (remove individual favorites)

6.2 Server Storage (Our Servers)

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

Your email address is stored securely on our servers or with our email service provider
We use industry-standard security measures to protect this data
We retain your email address until you unsubscribe

7. Third-Party Services and Links

7.1 External Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including:

Amazon.com and other online retailers
Social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Reddit)
Partner websites

Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. When you click a link and leave our Site, you are subject to the privacy policy of the destination website.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use select third-party services to operate our Site:

Email Service Provider (if you subscribe to our newsletter):

Stores your email address securely
Sends newsletters on our behalf
Subject to their privacy policy

Web Hosting:

Vercel
Hosts our Site infrastructure
Does not access user data

Analytics:

Plausible Analytics (privacy-focused, see Section 3)

These service providers have access to information only as necessary to perform their specific functions and are obligated to protect your information.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure transmission: HTTPS/SSL encryption for all Site traffic
Secure storage: Email addresses stored with encryption
Access controls: Limited access to any stored data
Regular updates: Security patches and software updates
Third-party security: Vetted service providers with strong security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information using commercially acceptable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at hello@nailthatgift.com.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access your personal information (email address if subscribed)
Modify your information (update email address)
Delete your saved gift preferences (clear browser local storage)
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

9.2 GDPR Rights (European Union Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to object: Object to processing of your data
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)

Legal basis for processing (GDPR):

Consent: Newsletter subscriptions
Legitimate interests: Analytics (anonymized), Site functionality

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@nailthatgift.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

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

Right to know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do NOT sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Categories of information we collect (CCPA):

Identifiers: Email address (if subscribed)
Internet activity: Anonymized page views (via Plausible)

We do NOT sell personal information to third parties.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@nailthatgift.com.

9.4 Other Jurisdictions

If you reside in a jurisdiction with specific privacy laws (e.g., UK GDPR, Brazilian LGPD), you may have similar rights. Contact us to exercise your rights.

10. Email Communications

10.1 Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you:

Gift ideas and recommendations
Seasonal gift guides
Holiday gift suggestions
Site updates and new features
Special offers and promotions (occasionally)

Frequency: We typically send 1-4 emails per month.

10.2 Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
Contacting us at hello@nailthatgift.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line

We will process your unsubscribe request within 10 business days.

10.3 Transactional Emails

We may send you non-promotional emails related to:

Responses to your inquiries
Important Site updates or changes
Legal notices

You cannot opt out of these essential communications.

10.4 Email Privacy

We will NEVER:

Sell your email address to third parties
Rent your email address to marketers
Share your email for third-party promotional purposes
Send spam or unsolicited emails

Your email is used solely for our newsletter and communications with you.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@nailthatgift.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

If you are under 13 years old, please do not use our Site or provide any personal information.

12. International Data Transfers

NailThatGift is based in Germany.

If you are accessing our Site from outside Germany, please be aware that:

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Germany
Data protection laws in Germany may differ from those in your country
By using our Site, you consent to this transfer

For EU/EEA residents: We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with GDPR when transferred internationally.

13. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods:

Email addresses (newsletter subscribers): Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics data (Plausible): Retained according to Plausible's retention policy (typically indefinitely, but fully anonymized)
Local storage data (saved favorites): Retained on your device until you clear it

After you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will delete your email address from our active systems within 30 days (some backup systems may retain data for up to 90 days).

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our practices
Legal or regulatory requirements
New features or services
User feedback

When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request by contacting hello@nailthatgift.com.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you do not want your browsing activity tracked.

Our response to DNT:

We do not track users across websites or use tracking cookies
Our analytics (Plausible) are privacy-friendly and do not track individual users
Therefore, DNT signals do not affect our practices (we already respect your privacy by default)

Note: There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

16. California "Shine the Light" Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

We do NOT share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

If you are a California resident and have questions, contact us at hello@nailthatgift.com.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@nailthatgift.com

Mailing Address:
RankCrush GmbH
Marktplatz 11
Meersburg, 88709 BW
Germany

Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices shall be resolved in the courts of Germany.

19. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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