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Frequently asked questions

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Getting started

What is Nifty?

Nifty is a year-round place to keep gift wishlists and share them with the people you choose. Save things you want, see what friends and family want, and never give a duplicate gift again.

Is it free?

Yes — creating an account and building and sharing wishlists is free.

How is Nifty different from Elfster and similar sites?

Nifty is year-round rather than holiday-only, has no storefront, ads, or spam, keeps sharing private by default, and includes managed accounts, gift exchanges with draw restrictions, and a browser extension.

Privacy & sharing

Who can see my lists?

Only the people you choose. Share with individual friends, with a circle (a named group), or with anyone holding a share link you generate. There are no public profiles and no storefront.

Will I find out who bought my gifts?

No. To keep things a surprise, list owners can’t see who claimed or purchased an item. Everyone else viewing the list can, so two people don’t buy the same thing.

Can I control the emails I get?

Yes. You choose which email notifications you receive (and can pause them entirely) in your settings, and every email includes an unsubscribe link.

How do I export or delete my data?

You can export a copy of your data and delete your account at any time from your account settings.

Gift exchanges

What is a gift exchange?

It’s a private gift-swap draw for any occasion — holidays, birthdays, or just because. Create an exchange, invite people, optionally set who can’t be matched (for example, spouses), and Nifty assigns everyone a person to gift.

Can I add draw restrictions?

Yes. When organizing an exchange you can mark pairs that should never draw each other, and the draw will respect those rules.

Features

Can I manage an account for my child?

Yes. You can create and manage an account for a child or family member, including how they sign in, and maintain their list for them.

Is there a browser extension?

Yes. The Nifty browser extension lets you add an item to a wishlist from any product page — it grabs the picture, price, and details automatically.

What is “All About Me”?

It’s a quick, playful gift profile — sizes, favorite brands, things you’re into, things to avoid — that helps the people shopping for you pick something you’ll love.

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