Frequently Asked Questions

General questions

Can I use Secret Santa for other occasions?

Not at the moment, sorry. Secret Santa is for life, but it's also just for Christmas.

Is Secret Santa secure? Will it protect my data?

Santa has put a lot of effort into keeping your information safe. Please see the Privacy page.

Does it cost anything?

No! Secret Santa is completely free, and always will be. Santa doesn't charge.

Who created Secret Santa?

Secret Santa was created by Mark Johnson in Leeds, UK between 2024 and 2025.

Other credits go to:

Many people on StackOverflow, unfortunately I haven't noted down all of their details.
RedStapler on CodePen for the original snow effect that I adapted
Icons8 for the Berries icon
XIconEditor for converting it
Chilli Con Code on CodePen for the original gold background that I adapted
NOHAT for the Rudolph background

Huge thanks to my family for being the guinea pigs, especially my wife Monica for all her help and advice.