Privacy Policy for TedGift
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
TedGift ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (via Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In)
- Name and profile picture (from your authentication provider)
- Unique user identifier
2.2 User-Generated Content
We store information you provide while using the app:
- Gift search history and preferences
- Calendar events and reminders
- Purchased gift records (for your personal tracking)
- AI-generated content (caricatures, gift suggestions)
2.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- App usage logs (errors, crashes, performance metrics)
- Device information (OS version, device type)
- Credit transaction history (for in-app purchases)
2.4 Camera and Photo Library Access
With your permission, we access your camera and photo library solely for:
- Creating AI-generated caricatures
- Saving AI-generated images to your device
We do not upload, store, or share your photos on our servers beyond temporary processing for AI features.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the TedGift service
- Personalize your gift recommendations
- Process in-app purchases and manage credits
- Send notifications for calendar reminders (with your permission)
- Improve app performance and fix bugs
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sentry
- Purpose: Error tracking and performance monitoring
- Data Shared: Error logs, stack traces, device information, user ID (UUID only)
- Data Retention: 30 days (automatically deleted)
- Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy
3.1 Error Tracking and Monitoring
We use Sentry (sentry.io), a third-party error tracking service, to monitor and improve the stability and performance of our App.
Data Collected by Sentry:
- Error logs: Exception messages and stack traces when the app crashes or encounters errors
- Device information: Device model, operating system version, app version
- User context: Your user ID (UUID only - not your name or email)
- Usage patterns: Anonymized sequence of actions leading to an error (breadcrumbs)
- Performance data: App loading times and responsiveness metrics
Purpose:
This data helps us identify and fix bugs, improve app stability, and provide better user experience.
Data Retention:
Error logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. We do not retain error data beyond this period.
User Identification:
If you are logged in, error reports may be associated with your user ID (UUID) to help us provide better support. Your name and email are never sent to Sentry.
Data Security:
Sentry is GDPR-compliant and SOC 2 Type II certified. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Data Location:
Sentry processes data in the European Union (Germany) in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Your Rights:
- Right to Access: Request information about error logs associated with your account
- Right to Deletion: Request immediate deletion of your error logs (or wait 30 days for automatic deletion)
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for error tracking
Account Deletion:
When you delete your account, we immediately clear your user identification from future error reports. Historical error logs will be automatically deleted after 30 days as part of our standard retention policy.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL database) with:
- Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring you can only access your own data
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
- Regular security audits
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In: Authentication services (subject to their privacy policies)
- RevenueCat: In-app purchase management (Apple/Google transaction data)
- Gemini API: AI-powered gift suggestions and image generation (prompts are sent, but not stored)
- Supabase: Database and authentication infrastructure
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all your stored data
- Correction: Update incorrect information
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data (available in Settings ? Delete Account)
- Export: Request a copy of your data
- Opt-out: Disable notifications or specific features
8. Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time via Settings ? Delete Account. This will permanently remove:
- Your user profile and authentication
- All gift search history
- Calendar events and reminders
- Credit balance and transaction history
- App logs associated with your account
Note: Your email is hashed and stored to prevent re-registration with the same account, in compliance with GDPR "right to be forgotten" requirements.
9. Children's Privacy
TedGift is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Push Notifications
With your permission, we send push notifications for:
- Gift reminders
- Upcoming events from your calendar
You can disable notifications in your device settings or within the app.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, providing in-app notifications.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. By using TedGift, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
12. Contact Us
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