Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 19, 2026
Effective date: September 19, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and enable certain features. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as browser local storage and IndexedDB.
2. How We Use Cookies
GiftPage uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies that enable you to navigate the site, use secure areas, and access features such as account authentication and the gift page editor. Without these cookies, the service cannot be provided.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most popular, see how visitors move around the site, and identify any issues. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
2.3 Payment & Security Cookies
When you initiate a payment, Cashfree Payments may set cookies on our site to facilitate the payment session, prevent fraud, and ensure transaction security. These cookies are strictly functional for payment processing and are governed by Cashfree's own Privacy Policy.
2.4 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your template preferences, recently viewed categories, theme settings, and editor draft state. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| giftpage_session | Essential | User session and authentication | Session |
| giftpage_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| next-auth.* | Essential | NextAuth.js authentication token | 30 days |
| giftpage_prefs | Functionality | Template and UI preferences | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| cashfree_* | Payment / Essential | Cashfree payment session & fraud prevention | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement. Google's Privacy Policy
- Cashfree Payments: For processing payment transactions securely. Cashfree Privacy Policy
- Google OAuth: For authentication when you sign in with Google. Google's Privacy Policy
- Supabase: Our backend infrastructure provider. Data is stored on Supabase (SOC 2 compliant). Supabase Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit GiftPage, a consent banner allows you to "Accept All" cookies or choose "Essential Only." Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note: blocking essential cookies or payment cookies may prevent you from using the service or completing purchases. Essential and payment-related cookies cannot be disabled without impacting core functionality.
6. Cookies and Gift Pages You Create
Gift pages created on GiftPage are 100% ad-free. We do not display third-party advertisements or set advertising trackers on any published gift pages (both free and premium), ensuring a completely private, clean, and distraction-free experience for your recipient.
7. Compliance
Our cookie practices are designed to comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and applicable guidelines issued by MEITY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), India. We display a cookie consent banner to all new visitors and honor user preferences.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. More Information
For more information about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy. For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
GiftPage Team
Email: support@giftpage.in
Address: GiftPage, Maharashtra, India