Introduction
This privacy policy describes how ValiGift collects, uses, and protects information when you use our gift card balance checking service. By accessing or using ValiGift, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should discontinue use of the service immediately.
Information We Collect
When you use the ValiGift balance checker, we temporarily process the following information to complete your balance check:
- Card number - The 16-digit number on your gift card, used solely to identify the card issuer and verify the card status.
- Expiration date - The month and year printed on your card, required for issuer verification.
- CVV code - The security code on your card, required for issuer verification.
- Referrer information - The website or search engine that directed you to ValiGift, used for internal analytics.
How We Use Your Information
The card details you provide are used exclusively to perform the balance check. This information is transmitted through an encrypted connection to the card issuer's verification system. We do not use your card details for marketing, profiling, or any purpose other than completing the balance verification you requested.
Data Retention
ValiGift does not store your card number, CVV, or expiration date after the balance check is complete. Once the verification result is returned to your browser, the card data is discarded from our servers. We do not maintain a history of balance checks tied to individual users.
Server Logs
Like most web services, ValiGift maintains server logs that record basic information about each request. These logs may include your IP address, browser type, the pages you visited, and the time of your visit. Server logs are used for security monitoring, debugging, and aggregate traffic analysis. They are not used to identify individual users or to track your activity across other websites.
Cookies and Local Storage
ValiGift does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. The service may use browser local storage to remember interface preferences such as whether you chose to show card information. These preferences remain on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.
Third-Party Services
ValiGift uses Google Fonts to load typography. Google may collect some information when its fonts are loaded. For details on how Google handles this data, refer to Google's privacy policy. We do not embed third-party analytics scripts, advertising trackers, or social media pixels on the ValiGift website.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Card details are processed over HTTPS and are never transmitted in plain text. Our servers are hosted on infrastructure that follows established security practices including access controls and regular monitoring.
Children's Privacy
ValiGift is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of ValiGift after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our contact page. We respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.