Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how CardChkr LLC (doing business as Gift Card Checker, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you access our website, submit a validation request, or submit a purchase request.
1) What We Collect
1.1 Information you provide
- Email address (for order updates, delivery communication, and support).
- Validation request details you submit (e.g., gift card code/number and related fields depending on card type).
- Purchase request details (selected brand, amount, quantity, chosen payment method).
- Proof of payment uploads (image/PDF) for manual payment workflows (e.g., crypto).
- Support messages and communications with us.
1.2 Information collected automatically
- IP address, device/browser information (user agent), and approximate location derived from IP.
- Session and security information to prevent abuse and maintain site functionality.
- Cookies or similar technologies necessary for sessions and site operation.
2) How We Use Information
- To operate the website and provide requested services (validation and purchase workflows).
- To review submissions, prevent fraud, and maintain platform security.
- To communicate with you regarding your request(s), including review status and support.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
- To improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
3) Sensitive Information & Security
Gift card-related details can be sensitive. We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect information. Certain sensitive fields may be stored using encryption at rest and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
4) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality (for example, maintaining sessions and protecting against CSRF attacks). We may also use analytics tools in the future to improve our service. If analytics are enabled, we will update this policy accordingly.
5) Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the website (hosting, storage, security, email).
- Legal/compliance when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud.
6) International Users
We may process information in jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate (including the Americas, Europe/UK, and Australia). By using our services, you understand that cross-border transfers may occur.
7) Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data based on:
- Contract (to provide requested services).
- Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement).
- Consent (where required for optional cookies/marketing).
- Legal obligations.
8) Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:
- Access, correction, deletion, restriction, and portability.
- Objection to certain processing and withdrawal of consent where applicable.
- For California residents: rights to know, delete, and non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information.
- For Australia: rights consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
To request access/deletion/correction, contact us at support@giftcard-checker.com. We may need to verify your request.
9) Data Retention
We retain information as needed to operate services, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We may delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.
10) Children
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age required by local law to consent to online services.
11) Contact
CardChkr LLC
Support: support@giftcard-checker.com
12) Changes
We may update this policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.