Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Academic Gifts (“we”, “us”, “our”) handles information when you visit our website. We aim to be clear and proportionate: this is primarily an editorial and discovery site that links to third parties where you can buy products.

Last updated: April 2026.

Who we are

Academic Gifts operates the website at the domain published on this site (the “Site”). For privacy-related questions, use the contact details on our Contact page.

Information we collect

Information you provide
If you contact us by email or through a form, we receive whatever you choose to send (for example your name, email address, and message content).

Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, standard server and analytics technologies may process:

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and approximate location derived from IP
  • Usage data such as pages viewed, referring URL, and date/time of access
  • Cookie and similar technologies data, as described below

We do not use this Site to sell products directly or to run a checkout; we do not receive your payment card details through this Site.

How we use information

We use information to:

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site
  • Understand aggregated usage (for example which pages are popular)
  • Respond to enquiries you send us
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information.

Legal bases (UK / EEA)

If you are in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate legal bases under applicable data protection law, including:

  • Legitimate interests in running a secure website, measuring performance, and improving content, where not overridden by your rights
  • Consent where required (for example for non-essential cookies or marketing, where we ask for it)
  • Contract or pre-contract steps if we need your details to respond to a specific request
  • Legal obligation where the law requires us to process data

Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for essential functionality, preferences, and analytics. Where we use analytics or marketing tools (for example Google Tag Manager or other tags configured on the Site), those providers may set their own cookies or read information according to their policies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the Site work.

The Site links to external stores and services (for example Zazzle and other partners) where products can be viewed and purchased. Those sites have their own privacy policies and terms. We do not control how they collect or use data when you leave our Site.

If you click an affiliate or tracking link, the destination site and our partner may record that referral in line with their policies.

Data sharing

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who host the Site, provide analytics, or support email (under appropriate contracts)
  • Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security

International transfers

If we or our providers process data outside the United Kingdom or EEA, we take steps intended to ensure appropriate safeguards where required by law (for example standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions).

Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above, unless a longer period is required by law. Technical logs and analytics may be retained for shorter rolling periods.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to data portability, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in the UK, the ICO).

To exercise rights, contact us via the Contact page. We may need to verify your request.

Children

The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it where appropriate.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy, to the extent permitted by law.

Disclaimer

This policy is provided for general information. It is not legal advice. If you need advice for your situation, consult a qualified professional.