Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Santaiclaus.com

Effective Date: 15 November 2024

At Santaiclaus.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. As a personal project, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws in the Netherlands.

1. Who We Are

Santaiclaus.com is a personal website that provides tools and ideas for celebrating Secret Santa, such as generating poems and gift ideas. This is a non-commercial platform managed by an individual, based in the Netherlands.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is necessary to provide our services or improve your experience. This includes:

• Contact Information: When you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name and email address.
• Input Data: Data you input to generate poems or ideas (e.g., names, topics) is processed only to deliver results and not stored long-term.
• Cookies and Usage Data: We use cookies to enhance the user experience and analyze website traffic. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and feedback.
• To provide and improve the functionality of the website.
• To analyze website usage and improve performance.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• When required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
• When you use affiliate links on our site. These links may track your visit to complete a purchase, as governed by the affiliate partner’s privacy policies (e.g., Amazon).

5. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

Contact us at santai@santaiclaus.com to exercise your rights.

6. Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and enhance the user experience.
• Collect anonymous analytical data using tools like Google Analytics.

You can manage your cookie preferences when visiting the site. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Input data (e.g., for generating poems) is not stored after the session unless explicitly stated.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Third Parties

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing your data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via:

• Email: santai@santaiclaus.com
• Contact Form: Contact Page