Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2024

How We Use Your Information

Elfy analyzes publicly available social media profiles to provide personalized gift recommendations. We access only public data visible to anyone on the internet.

Data We Collect

  • Social Media URLs: Links you provide to analyze profiles (Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Facebook)
  • Public Profile Data: Profile bios, public posts, hashtags, and publicly visible content from the social media platforms
  • Gift Preferences: Occasion, budget, and optional notes you provide
  • Analytics: Usage patterns to improve our service (anonymized)

How We Handle Your Data

  • We do not store social media credentials or require you to log in
  • We only access publicly visible information from social media platforms
  • Analysis data is processed temporarily and not linked to your identity
  • We use Google Gemini AI for gift recommendation analysis
  • We do not sell your data to third parties

Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following services:

  • Google Gemini: AI analysis for gift recommendations
  • Amazon Associates: Product search and affiliate links
  • eBay Partner Network: Product search and affiliate links
  • Etsy: Product search via official API
  • Stripe: Payment processing (if you make purchases)

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal analytics to understand how people use Elfy and improve the service. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

Your Rights

  • You control what social media profiles you share with us
  • You can request deletion of any stored data by contacting us
  • You can opt out of analytics by using browser privacy settings

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Social media analysis is performed server-side with encrypted connections. Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

Children's Privacy

Elfy is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Contact us at privacy@elfy.gift

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