Last updated: November 9, 2026
Charitable Gift Giving (“we,” “us,” or “the site”) is a blog at https://charitablegiftgiving.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It replaces our previous policy dated December 10, 2010.
If you have questions, email steve@charitablegiftgiving.com. Our mailing address is 1 Townhouse Place #3Q, Great Neck, NY 11021, United States.
What this site is
This is an editorial website about products that support charitable causes. We do not sell products directly, we do not require you to create an account to read the site, and we do not run a checkout or payment form on this site.
Information we collect
Information you choose to give us. If you leave a comment, WordPress typically collects the name, email address, and comment you submit, along with your IP address and a browser user agent used for spam screening. If you email us, we receive whatever you include in that message. We do not use a separate site-registration system for everyday readers.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting provider and WordPress may collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, referring URL, date and time, and the pages requested) to operate, secure, and troubleshoot the site.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies for basic site operation (for example, remembering a commenter name if you choose that option, or an admin login if you have an account). We also use them for advertising, as described below.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
The site is authorized to show Google AdSense ads. Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads, measure how they perform, and — where allowed — personalize ads based on your visits to this site and other sites.
Google’s advertising technologies have changed since our 2010 policy, which referred to the older “DART” cookie. That description is outdated. For Google’s current explanation of how it uses data for ads, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services and Google’s Advertising / Ad Settings page, where you can opt out of personalized ads.
Depending on your location, you may also see non-personalized ads, or be asked for consent before personalized ads are served. You can also use industry opt-out tools such as the YourAdChoices / DAA opt-out and, for users in Europe, the EDAA opt-out.
Affiliate links
Some articles include affiliate links, including Amazon and other retailers. If you click those links and later buy something, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may set their own cookies or collect information under their own privacy policies when you visit their sites. This site’s policy does not cover those third-party sites.
How we use information
We use the information above to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Display ads and understand, in aggregate, how the site is used
- Review and respond to comments and email
- Screen for spam, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with law and enforce our terms
We do not sell your personal information for money. Advertising partners such as Google may collect data on our site to show personalized ads, which some privacy laws treat as “sharing” or “selling” for targeted advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads using the Google Ad Settings and industry tools linked above, or by emailing us at steve@charitablegiftgiving.com to make a request we can honor on our side.
How we share information
We share information with service providers who help us run the site, including our web host and Google (for ads). We may also disclose information if we believe it is required by law, to protect our rights or users, or in connection with a legal claim. We do not sell mailing lists.
Third-party links
Articles often link to retailers, manufacturers, and charities. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
Children
This site is written for adults who are shopping for gifts, including gifts for children. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, email steve@charitablegiftgiving.com and we will delete it.
California and other U.S. state privacy rights
If you are a resident of California or another state with a consumer privacy law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising. To make a request, email steve@charitablegiftgiving.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. Because we are a small editorial site and do not maintain user accounts, the personal information we typically hold — if any — is limited (for example, a comment you left or an email you sent).
Visitors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom
If those laws apply to you, we process personal information to operate the site (legitimate interests and, where required, consent — especially for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising). You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your information, and to withdraw consent. To make a request, email steve@charitablegiftgiving.com. You may also contact your local data protection authority.
Data retention and security
Comments and their metadata are retained until we have a reason to remove them. Server logs are retained according to our host’s standard practices. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, but no website can guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and change the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
Charitable Gift Giving
https://charitablegiftgiving.com
1 Townhouse Place #3Q
Great Neck, NY 11021
United States
steve@charitablegiftgiving.com