Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to WishYork ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://www.wishyork.com) and use our services, including wish lists, group wishes, events, and SecretYork draws.

2. Data We Collect

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain our Service, including managing your account and wish lists.
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant gift suggestions.
• To send you automated email notifications regarding your wish lists, draws, and invitations via Resend.
• To monitor and analyze usage trends and ensure the security of our platform.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with third-party service providers who perform services for us:

• Clerk: For secure authentication and user management.
• Neon: As our primary PostgreSQL database provider.
• Resend: For transactional email delivery.
• PostHog (posthog.com): Analytics and product analytics. PostHog processes anonymous usage data to help us understand how users interact with our platform. You can opt out via Cookie Preferences.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & KVKK)

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law on Protection of Personal Data (KVKK):

• The right to access the data we have on you.
• The right to rectification (correcting inaccurate information).
• The right to erasure (requesting deletion of your account and data).
• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our active systems.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where our service providers (Clerk, Resend, PostHog) are based. These transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

WishYork is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 at privacy@wishyork.com.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app notification. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.