Privacy Policy
- We collect information needed to verify ownership, confirm balances, prevent fraud, and issue Interac e-Transfer payouts.
- We may request additional verification documents if something doesn’t match or looks risky.
- We don’t sell your personal information.
- You can contact us anytime at [email protected].
1) Information we collect
A. Information you provide
- Contact details: name, email, phone number (if provided).
- Gift card details: brand, type (digital/physical), stated balance, and any other details you submit during verification.
- Payout details: Interac e-Transfer email address.
- Verification materials: proof of ownership and/or identity details if required for fraud prevention (for example, screenshots, receipts, or other verification signals).
- Communications: messages you send to support and any related attachments.
B. Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, referring/exit pages, and basic diagnostics.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used for security, performance, and basic analytics (see “Cookies” below).
C. Information from third parties
- Service providers: email delivery, analytics, hosting, and workflow tools may process limited data to deliver the Service.
- Fraud signals: we may use security tools to help detect suspicious activity.
2) How we use your information
- To verify your submission, confirm details, and generate a confirmed cashout offer.
- To issue payouts via Interac e-Transfer to your confirmed payout email.
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity.
- To provide status updates (e.g., Submitted, Under Review, Approved, Offer Accepted, Paid, Rejected).
- To provide customer support and respond to requests.
- To maintain records for security, accounting, and dispute resolution.
- To improve the Service, including reliability and user experience.
3) Legal bases / consent
By using the Service and submitting information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Where required, we rely on consent and/or other lawful bases appropriate under applicable Canadian privacy laws.
4) How we share your information
We may share information in limited situations:
- Service providers: hosting, email delivery, analytics, customer support, and workflow tools (only what’s necessary).
- Legal and safety: if required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud.
- Business operations: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with appropriate safeguards).
We do not sell your personal information.
5) Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for verification, fraud prevention, payout processing, recordkeeping, and legal/compliance purposes. Retention periods vary by the type of information and the nature of the transaction.
6) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7) Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for core site functionality, security, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the Service.
8) Your choices and rights
- Access / correction: you may request access to or correction of your information.
- Withdraw consent: you may withdraw consent, subject to legal/operational requirements (this may prevent us from completing verification or payout).
- Marketing preferences: if we ever send promotional emails, you can unsubscribe at any time.
To make a request, contact: [email protected].
9) International transfers
Our service providers may process or store information in jurisdictions outside Canada. In such cases, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
10) Children
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of majority in their province/territory.
11) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12) Contact
GiftCardsForCash.ca
Legal entity: GIFT CARDS FOR CASH.CA LEGAL ENTITY NAME
Email: [email protected]