Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Amazon Associates Disclosure:
GiftCircle is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

1. Introduction

Welcome to GiftCircle ("we", "us", or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy informs you how we look after your personal data when you visit our application and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Data Collection (CloudKit)

GiftCircle uses Apple's CloudKit technology to securely store your gift registries and event data. Key points about your data:

Your data is primarily stored in your private iCloud account.
We do not host your private data on our own servers.
By choosing to share a gift list, certain elements (gift titles, claim status, and your provided nickname) are stored in shared CloudKit databases to enable collaboration.

3. Third-Party Links & Services

Our app contains links to third-party websites, such as Amazon. When you click on these links, you will be redirected to their platforms. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

4. Information Use

We use the information you provide solely to:

Enable collaborative gift registry features.
Sync your data across your signed-in Apple devices.
Track affiliate performance as described in the Amazon Associate Disclosure.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: qiangshengjia@gmail.com