Privacy Policy

Welcome to RedGifs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website red-gifs.net (the "Site") and use our services.

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

• Personal Identification Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, and password.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, search queries, and content preferences.
• Device Information: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and network information.
• Content Information: Metadata associated with uploaded content, including timestamps, file information, and user-generated descriptions.
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting our support team or participating in community features.
• Payment Information: If you choose premium services, payment processors collect billing information. We do not store full payment card details.

We use the information we collect for various legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services and user experience
• Personalizing content recommendations and search results
• Processing transactions and managing user accounts
• Communicating with you about service updates, security alerts, and support responses
• Monitoring and analyzing usage patterns and trends to enhance platform functionality
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service
• Developing new features and services that meet user needs

We process your data based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or with your consent where required by applicable law.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and payment processors.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, where user information may be transferred as a business asset.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for analytical or research purposes.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law and our agreements.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Employee training on data protection principles
• Data minimization and retention policies

Despite our efforts, no security measures are completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data transmitted to our Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

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

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
• Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. We may also use web beacons, pixels, and other tracking technologies for similar purposes.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Notify registered users via email or site notification when appropriate
• Provide advance notice for significant changes affecting user rights

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: RedGifs Network, Privacy Office, 123 Digital Lane, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

For users in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.