Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how www.giftcard.md uses cookies and similar technologies, as well as how personal data associated with these technologies may be processed in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 195/2024 on Personal Data Protection and other applicable legal regulations.

The data controller is S.R.L. “GHIFTCARD”, IDNO 1016600016388, Republic of Moldova. Registered address: Chișinău Municipality, 80 Decebal Boulevard, Office 35. Contact: admin@giftcard.md.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored by your browser on your device when you visit a website. They help maintain user sessions and remember certain preferences.

The website may also use similar technologies, such as localStorage. Cookies are not executable programs.

2. What Cookies and Technologies Do We Use?

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies support the technical operation of the website, security, session management, and the storage of consent preferences. They are not used for analytics or advertising.

Cookie / Technology	Provider	Purpose	Retention Period
`laravel_session`	Giftcard.md	Maintains user sessions and ensures the proper functioning of the website	Session
`cookie_consent` (localStorage)	Giftcard.md	Stores user preferences regarding cookie consent	6 months

2.2. Analytics Cookies

With your consent, Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity may be used to understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve its functionality.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Retention Period
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users and collects website usage statistics	24 months
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics	Maintains session state for analytics purposes	24 months
`_clck`	Microsoft Clarity	Stores an identifier for analyzing user interactions	24 months
`_clsk`	Microsoft Clarity	Groups page views into a single user session	24 months

2.3. Marketing Cookies

With your consent, Meta Pixel technologies may be used to measure conversions and the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, including remarketing.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Retention Period
`_fbp`	Meta	Measures advertising effectiveness	3 months
`_fbc`	Meta	Attributes conversions originating from advertisements	3 months

The lists above must be verified against the cookies actually installed on the website and their actual retention periods.

3. Third-Party Services and Data Processing

Depending on the services enabled and the consent provided, Google, Microsoft, and Meta may process IP addresses, technical identifiers, browser and device information, visited pages, user actions, referral sources, and approximate locations derived from IP addresses.

The respective service providers' privacy policies may also apply.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Strictly necessary technologies are used to provide requested functionality and ensure the proper operation and security of the website.

Analytics and marketing cookies are activated only after obtaining the appropriate user consent.

You may accept all optional cookies, reject them, or select individual categories.

5. Transfer of Data Outside the Republic of Moldova

When services provided by international companies are used, certain personal data may be processed outside the Republic of Moldova.

Where such transfers occur, the data controller must comply with the requirements of Law No. 195/2024 and apply the appropriate legal safeguards.

Information about the applicable safeguards may be requested using the contact details provided in this Policy.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

Session cookies may expire when the browsing session ends, while persistent cookies are retained according to their purpose and technical settings.

Cookie consent preferences are stored for 6 months, after which you may be asked to make a new selection.

You can delete cookies through your browser settings.

7. Changing Preferences and Withdrawing Consent

You can change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the operation of certain website features.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable legislation, you have the right to information, access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, and data portability, where these rights apply.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact admin@giftcard.md.

Where justified, the data controller may request additional information to verify your identity.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your personal data is being processed in violation of applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Center for Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Moldova (CNPDCP).

This does not affect any other legal remedies available to you.