Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08.06.2026

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Tommaso Maiocchi
Gertrudenstr. 34c
21244 Buchholz
Germany
E-Mail: info@mylastminutegifts.com

2. General information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy informs you about what data we collect, how we use it and what rights you have.

Legal bases for processing:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests

3. Access data and server logs

Every time you visit this website, your browser automatically transmits the following data, which is stored in server log files:

  • IP address of the requesting device (anonymised)
  • Date and time of access
  • Requested URL and data transferred
  • Browser type, version and operating system
  • HTTP status code

This data is processed solely to ensure technical operation, for error analysis and to defend against attacks. Server logs are automatically deleted after a maximum of 7 days. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the security and operation of the website).

4. Internal visitor statistics

To improve the website, we record the following data in our own database for each page view:

  • Requested URL
  • Referrer URL
  • IP hash – your IP address is stored as a SHA-256 one-way hash. Re-identification is technically impossible.
  • Session ID – an anonymous session identifier
  • User agent
  • Timestamp

This data is used exclusively for internal statistical analysis. It is not shared with third parties. Detected bots and crawlers are automatically excluded. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Cookies and session

This website uses only technically necessary cookies. No advertising, tracking or third-party cookies (e.g. Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) are used. The only cookie set is a technically necessary session cookie (name: laravel_session), which is deleted when you close your browser. Since no non-essential cookies are used, no cookie banner is required.

6. Search queries and AI processing

When you enter a search query, the following data is processed:

  • Your search text and optional parameters (budget, timeframe, interests)
  • These inputs are transmitted to external AI services to generate gift suggestions

We recommend not entering personal data (e.g. full names, addresses) in the search field.

6.1 OpenAI

Queries may be sent to the API of OpenAI, LLC, 3180 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. API usage data is not used for model training (as of 2024). openai.com/privacy

6.2 Anthropic

Alternatively, queries may be sent to the API of Anthropic, PBC, San Francisco, CA, USA. anthropic.com/privacy

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Data transfer to the USA on the basis of EU Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR).

7. Affiliate links and partner products

This website contains affiliate links to external online shops. If you click on such a link and then make a purchase, we receive a commission from the respective provider — at no extra cost to you. From the moment of redirection, the privacy policies of the respective provider apply exclusively.

7.1 Amazon Associates Programme

We participate in the Amazon EU Associates Programme. Amazon Europe Core S.à r.l., 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg is the controller for data processing on amazon.de. Privacy policy

7.2 eBay Partner Network (EPN)

We participate in the eBay Partner Network. eBay GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Ring 2–6, 14532 Kleinmachnow is the controller for data processing on ebay.de. Privacy policy

7.3 Product data APIs

  • RapidAPI: RapidAPI, Inc., 185 Clara St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. rapidapi.com/privacy
  • eBay Browse API: Official eBay API for product search. No personal data is transmitted.

8. Fonts (self-hosted)

This website uses the Instrument Sans font. The font files are stored locally on our server and served directly from there to your browser. No connection is established to Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts or any other external font CDN. Therefore, no data is transferred to third parties when loading fonts.

9. Data retention

  • Server logs: Maximum 7 days
  • Session cookie: Deleted when browser is closed
  • Visitor statistics (IP hash): Automatically deleted after 90 days
  • Affiliate click data: Deleted after 13 months (standard affiliate billing period)

10. SSL/TLS encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of your browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock symbol.

11. Your rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

For requests, please contact: info@mylastminutegifts.com

12. Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority about our processing of your personal data (Art. 77 GDPR). bfdi.bund.de

13. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as necessary to comply with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services.

Last updated: 08.06.2026