Wishare - Share Wishlists with Friends & Family

1. Introduction

At Wishare, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our wishlist sharing platform. By using Wishare, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

**Account Information:** Name, email address, and password (encrypted)
**Profile Data:** Avatar/profile picture (when provided via Google OAuth)
**Address Information:** Street address, city, state/province, postal code, and country (optional - only collected when provided by user)
**OAuth Data:** When you sign in with Google, we receive your Google ID, email, name, and profile picture

Content and Usage Data

We collect information about how you use Wishare:

**Wishlists:** Names, descriptions, and items you add to your wishlists
**Wishlist Items:** Product names, descriptions, prices, URLs, and priority levels
**Connections:** Information about users you connect with and invite
**Invitations:** Email addresses of people you invite to join Wishare
**Usage Analytics:** How you navigate and interact with our platform

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

IP address and general location information
Browser type and version
Device information (type, operating system)
Log data (access times, pages viewed, actions taken)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

**Service Operation:** To provide and maintain Wishare's functionality
**Account Management:** To create, authenticate, and manage your account
**Communication:** To send you updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
**Personalization:** To customize your experience and show relevant content
**Security:** To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
**Analytics:** To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
**Legal Compliance:** To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With Other Users

When you share wishlists or connect with other users, certain information (like your name and shared wishlist content) becomes visible to them as part of the service functionality.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (such as hosting, email delivery, or analytics services). These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Wishare, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

**Access:** Request copies of your personal information
**Correction:** Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
**Deletion:** Request deletion of your personal information
**Portability:** Request transfer of your information to another service
**Objection:** Object to certain processing of your information
**Restriction:** Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Analytics and Tracking Technologies

We use analytics and tracking technologies to understand how you use Wishare and to improve our services. These technologies are only activated with your explicit consent.

Google Analytics & Tag Manager

When you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager to collect:

Page views and user interactions
Wishlist creation and sharing patterns
Connection and invitation activities
Item addition and purchase behaviors
Session duration and user engagement metrics

Custom Analytics

We maintain our own analytics system to track platform-specific metrics:

User engagement and activity patterns
Feature usage and adoption rates
Connection network analysis
Wishlist effectiveness metrics
Platform performance and error tracking

Your Control

You have complete control over analytics tracking. You can:

Grant or deny consent when you first visit our site
Change your preferences at any time via our cookie settings
View your current consent status in your browser's local storage
Request deletion of your analytics data by contacting us

No tracking occurs without your explicit consent. If you choose not to consent to analytics cookies, your experience with Wishare remains fully functional.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

Cookie Categories

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for the website to function properly, including authentication, security, and basic functionality.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

May be used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by visiting your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Wishare may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Wishare is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Users

If you are accessing Wishare from outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in that jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to such transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Wishare Privacy Team

Email: privacy@wishare.app

Website: https://wishare.xyz/en

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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