Frequently asked questions
Here you find answers to the most important questions about Wichtellab.
Basics
What does Wichtellab cost?
Nothing. Wichtellab is free, without ads and without an account. If you like it, you can leave a small voluntary donation.
Do participants need an account?
No. Everyone gets a personal link by email. With it they confirm, add wishes and see their match at the end.
How many people can take part?
At least 3 and at most 200 people per round.
How does it work?
You create the round and confirm your email. Everyone is invited, confirms and adds wishes. As soon as everyone is done, names are drawn automatically and each person receives their match and wishlist by email.
The draw
Can I see who gives to whom?
No. Even the organizer never sees the matches. That way it stays a surprise for everyone, including you.
Can I exclude couples?
Yes. You define pairs that must not draw each other. If there is no valid draw with these exclusions, the app tells you.
What if someone does not respond?
We remind automatically. After the deadline you get a notice and can draw without the missing people, remind again or remove them.
What if someone drops out after the draw?
You can remove the person and draw again. Everyone then gets a new match and a new email.
Is the draw really random?
Yes. The matches are created with a cryptographically secure random generator. Without exclusions they form a single circle in which nobody draws themselves and no pair gives to each other.
Privacy
What data do you store?
Names and email addresses of participants, their wishes and the matches. We use no tracking cookies and show no ads.
When is data deleted?
Automatically shortly after the exchange date. Without a date after 90 days at the latest. The organizer can delete the round at any time.
What if I get an invitation that is not meant for me?
Every invitation contains a “This is not me” link. With it you remove yourself and we send no more emails.