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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2025 · Last Updated: March 1, 2025
Gimmzi ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information such as your name, email address, and phone number
- Business information submitted through our waitlist or merchant onboarding forms, including business name and business type
- Communications you send us, such as support requests or feedback
We also collect information automatically when you use our Services, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent in the app)
- Location data, with your permission, to show nearby participating businesses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our Services
- Create and manage your account and loyalty points
- Send you transactional emails and notifications about your account
- Contact you about product updates, offers, and launch announcements (you may opt out at any time)
- Process merchant applications and waitlist registrations
- Analyze usage trends to improve the user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (such as email delivery, analytics, and payment processing), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Participating Businesses: When you redeem a deal or earn points at a local business, limited transaction information may be shared with that business.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@gimmzi.com.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
7. Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access & Correction: You may access or update your account information through the app settings.
- Marketing Opt-Out: You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or contacting us directly.
- Location Permissions: You may disable location access through your device settings, though this may limit some features.
- Account Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and data by emailing privacy@gimmzi.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Gimmzi
Email: privacy@gimmzi.com
Wilmington, NC