Gifted Meals Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 8th, 2025
At Gifted Meals, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our website, platform, services, or campaigns. We are committed to maintaining transparency and trust in every interaction you have with Gifted Meals Inc.
If you have any questions regarding the Gifted Meals Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@giftedmeals.com.
1. Overview
Your use of the Gifted Meals platform and services constitutes your agreement to this Privacy Policy and any updates to it. Please read this document carefully before submitting any personal information.
If you are a California resident, please review our separate California Consumer Privacy Act Notice to understand your additional rights.
2. What Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal data when you:
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Register for an account
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Make a donation
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Create or participate in a meal campaign
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Receive donated meals
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Contact customer service
This may include:
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Name, email address, and phone number
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Shipping and billing addresses
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Campaign descriptions, photos, and third-party information
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Donation details and optional messages
b. Information About Others
When you create a campaign for someone else, you may disclose personal details about that person (name, condition, etc.). By doing so, you confirm that you have their permission to share that information with Gifted Meals.
3. When and How We Collect Data
We collect information at various points during your interaction with our services, including but not limited to:
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Account creation
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Campaign creation
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Donation processing
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Meal recipient registration
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Contact form submissions
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Subscription to our emails
Some information may be visible publicly (e.g., your name on a campaign page) depending on your participation.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us:
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Process donations and send meals
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Manage your account and campaign activity
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Improve our services and platform experience
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Communicate with you about updates, orders, or support
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Deliver personalized user experiences
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Provide secure access and prevent fraud
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Enforce our Terms of Service and legal rights
We do not sell or trade your personal information. Period.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We use advanced security protocols to protect your data, including:
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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
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PCI-compliant payment gateways (we never store your full payment info)
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Malware and vulnerability scanning
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Limited access to sensitive data by authorized personnel only
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Industry-standard data integrity and storage procedures
6. Use of Cookies
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. You can browse our platform without being tracked for marketing.
7. Sharing With Third Parties
We only share your data when necessary, such as:
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With campaign organizers and recipients (e.g., your name and message when donating)
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With our payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to process transactions securely
We do not partner with third-party advertisers or sell your data to external entities.
8. Third-Party Links & Embedded Resources
While we may include links to external websites (e.g., for informational purposes), those sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those independently before interacting.
9. Google Analytics & Advertising
We use Google Analytics and related tools to better understand user behavior and optimize performance. This includes:
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First-party cookies (Google Analytics)
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Third-party cookies (DoubleClick, etc.)
You may opt out via:
10. Your Rights & Account Control
a. Request to Delete Information
You can request deletion of your personal information at any time by emailing support@giftedmeals.com. We will honor your request within 5 business days.
b. Update Your Information
You may update your account details:
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By logging into your account and adjusting your settings
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Or by emailing our support team directly
11. Children’s Privacy
Gifted Meals complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our services are intended for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
12. California Privacy Rights
In accordance with CalOPPA and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
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Users can visit our site anonymously
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Our privacy policy is accessible on our homepage and includes the word “Privacy”
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We notify users of changes on this page
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Users can request to review, update, or delete their personal information
13. Do Not Track (DNT) Policy
At this time, Gifted Meals does not respond to DNT signals, as industry standards for this setting continue to evolve. Learn more at www.allaboutdnt.org.
14. Email Communications & CAN-SPAM Act
We collect your email address to:
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Send updates about your donations, meals, or campaigns
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Respond to inquiries and provide support
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Share relevant Gifted Meals updates and promotions
To comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, we:
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Include a clear unsubscribe link in every email
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Honor opt-out requests within 7 days
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Never use deceptive email subject lines or false headers
Unsubscribe at any time or email us at support@giftedmeals.com.
15. Data Breach Notification Policy
In the event of a data breach, we will:
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Notify affected users via email within 7 days
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Post a notification on our website
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Cooperate fully with legal authorities as required
We also uphold the individual redress principle, giving users the right to seek legal action if their data is misused or mishandled.
16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA, excluding conflict-of-law provisions. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction outlined in our Terms and Conditions.
17. How to Contact Gifted Meals
Gifted Meals Inc.
107 S Nottawa St.
Sturgis, MI 49091
📧 support@giftedmeals.com