Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Gift Basket Method ("we," "us," or "our") operates getthebasketmethod.com ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or make a purchase.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Purchase information: Name, email address, and payment details when you make a purchase. Payment card details are processed directly by Stripe and are never stored on our servers.
• Communications: Email address and message content when you contact us for support.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, browser type, device type, and IP address.
• Cookies and tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and analytics. See Section 6 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data Used
Process your purchase and deliver digital products	Name, email, payment info
Send order confirmation and download links	Email address
Watermark PDFs for copyright protection	Email address
Respond to support requests	Email address, message content
Analyze site usage and improve our services	Usage data, cookies
Serve relevant advertising via Meta (Facebook/Instagram)	Usage data, purchase events (anonymized)

4. Third-Party Services

We share your information with the following third-party service providers, solely for the purposes described:

• Stripe — Payment processing. Stripe collects and processes your payment card details directly. Stripe Privacy Policy
• Resend — Email delivery for order confirmations and download links. Resend Privacy Policy
• Netlify — Website hosting and serverless functions. Netlify Privacy Policy
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — Advertising and conversion tracking via the Meta Pixel and Conversions API. Meta Privacy Policy

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

• Purchase records: Retained for as long as needed to provide support and comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records).
• Download links: Expire after 7 days. Email records of download links are retained for support purposes.
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymized form.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., session management during checkout).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
• Meta Pixel: Tracks page views, checkout events, and purchases to measure advertising effectiveness and serve relevant ads. You can opt out of Meta tracking via your Facebook Ad Settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of tracking (see Section 6).

To exercise any of these rights, email support@getthebasketmethod.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages
• Payment processing handled entirely by Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Environment variables and secrets stored securely in our hosting platform
• PDF download links are time-limited (7-day expiry) and individually signed

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 16. 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 delete it.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our hosting and service providers operate. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
support@getthebasketmethod.com