Secret Santa: frequently asked questions

How to organise a Secret Santa online

  1. Set up your draw

    Give it a name, a budget and a deadline. No account needed to get started.

  2. Add your loved ones

    A first name is all it takes. Exclude couples or flatmates who shouldn't draw each other.

  3. Share the private links

    Everyone secretly finds out who they're spoiling, and checks their wish list.

Frequently asked questions

Is Giftou free?

Yes. Setting up a draw, inviting your loved ones and filling in your wish list costs nothing.

Do participants need an account?

No. Everyone opens their private link, no sign-up required. An account is optional, even for the organiser: it lets you find your draws again.

How do I send the links to participants?

After the draw, copy each person's link and send it however you like: WhatsApp, text message, email… Each link is personal and impossible to guess.

Can I stop two people from drawing each other?

Yes, with exclusions: couples, flatmates, siblings… Giftou checks that a draw is still possible and lets you know if it isn't.

How do I know what to give?

Everyone fills in their wish list: an idea, a link to a product (with its picture and price), an image. Their Secret Santa sees it on their page. And for children, everyone can reserve a gift on their list.

How many participants do you need?

At least three.

What happens to our data?

Only a first name is required. Personal data is deleted automatically 90 days after the deadline (or 90 days after the draw was created if there is no deadline), and the organiser can erase everything at any time.