Does simple gifting data give you points to level up?

No pts ! Sorry !

they are badges that gave you points for that!

Beter,
For my experience:
Give data to 5 differents users gave me a badge: Heros and 100 pts and 3 points for each gift.
I dont know how much you get others Badges: Heros
to give data for 10 and 25 differents friends.
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No, it does not, but it makes people happy :-)

As @Mike @MichealP and @Andre said earn badges and happy people

no you don't

nope, TBSS

No, unfortunately not, but you get points for gifting badges after 1,5,10, and 25 gifts.