Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Gifts Given ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.thegiftsgiven.com and www.thegiftsgivenweddings.com (collectively, the "Websites"). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to browse or use our Websites, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, analyze visitor behavior, and provide a more personalized browsing experience.
Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device until they expire or are deleted (persistent cookies).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Operate and secure our Websites
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Remember your preferences and settings
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Improve website functionality and performance
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Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
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Help us improve the user experience
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Support our marketing and social media efforts
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Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Websites and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.
These cookies help:
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Maintain website security
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Protect against fraudulent activity
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Process contact and inquiry forms
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Maintain your browsing session
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Balance website traffic
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Ensure pages load correctly
Because our Websites are hosted on the Wix platform, certain essential cookies are automatically placed by Wix to provide secure, reliable, and functional website services.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make while visiting our Websites to improve your browsing experience.
Examples include:
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Language preferences
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User preferences
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Returning visitor settings
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Website functionality improvements
3. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our Websites.
Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Device type
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Browser type
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General geographic location (such as city or region)
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Website traffic sources
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Navigation patterns
This information helps us improve our website content, user experience, and overall website performance.
Google Analytics does not identify you personally.
4. Marketing and Social Media Cookies
We use technologies provided by Meta to better understand how visitors interact with our Websites and to improve the effectiveness of our advertising and social media marketing.
These technologies may help us:
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Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
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Understand visitor interactions with our Websites
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Improve future marketing efforts
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Deliver more relevant advertising across Meta platforms
Our Websites may also include links to or integrations with the following social media platforms:
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Facebook
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Instagram
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LinkedIn
If you interact with content from these platforms or are logged into your account while visiting our Websites, those platforms may collect information about your visit in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
Any information collected by Meta (including Facebook and Instagram) or LinkedIn is governed by each platform's respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies to better understand how your information is collected, used, and managed.
Third-Party Services
Certain third-party services may place cookies or similar technologies on your device when you visit our Websites.
These services currently include:
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Wix (website hosting)
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Google Analytics
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Meta (including Facebook and Instagram)
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LinkedIn
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies for additional information regarding their data collection practices.
Contact Forms
When you submit an inquiry through one of our contact forms, we may collect information including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Wedding or event date
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Venue information
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Type of services requested
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Guest count
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Budget information (if provided)
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Additional details you voluntarily provide
For wedding and event planning services, we may also collect information relevant to providing our services, including design inspiration, planning preferences, vendor information, timelines, questionnaires, layouts, or other information you choose to share with us.
Cookies may also be used to:
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Help forms function properly
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Prevent spam submissions
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Improve website performance
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Enhance website security
Information submitted through our contact forms is used solely to respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, communicate with prospective and existing clients, provide requested services, and improve our customer experience. We do not sell your personal information.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
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View cookies stored on your device
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Delete existing cookies
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Block future cookies
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Receive notifications before cookies are placed
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Websites and may prevent some features from working properly.
For browser-specific instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Subject to applicable law, California residents may have the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect
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Request access to personal information we maintain
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Request correction of inaccurate personal information
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Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions
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Exercise applicable privacy rights without discrimination
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
The Gifts Given does not sell personal information.
We do not exchange your personal information for monetary compensation.
We use website analytics and social media technologies to help us understand website performance and improve our marketing efforts. These technologies are not used to sell your personal information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.
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Contact inquiries may be retained for up to twenty-four (24) months.
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Client contracts, invoices, project files, and business records may be retained for up to seven (7) years or longer if required by law.
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Marketing communications are retained until you unsubscribe or request removal from our mailing list.
Children's Privacy
Our Websites are intended for individuals who are at least thirteen (13) years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.
Website Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information.
Our Websites utilize:
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Secure SSL encryption
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Secure Wix hosting infrastructure
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Password-protected administrative access
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Industry-standard security practices
While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we continually strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable safeguards.
International Visitors
Our Websites are operated from the United States.
If you access our Websites from another country, please understand that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices.
When updates are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Gifts Given
Websites
Email: info@thegiftsgiven.com
Thank you for visiting The Gifts Given. We appreciate the trust you place in us and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing exceptional wedding planning, event planning, interior decorating, professional organizing, luxury picnic experiences, décor rentals, and related services.