Privacy Policy

PRIVACY STATEMENT
Last Modified: [May 9th, 2024]

At GemShop, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and process your information.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

Personal data is any information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. This also includes anonymous data linked to information that can be used for identification. Personal data does not include data that has been irreversibly anonymized or aggregated so that it no longer allows us to identify you.

Promoting Safety and Security

We follow the principles of legality, legitimacy, and transparency, process the least amount of data necessary, and take technical and administrative measures to safeguard your information. We use personal data to verify accounts and user activity, monitor fraud, investigate suspicious activity, or enforce our policies. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the safety and security of our products and services.

Types of Personal Data We May Collect and How We Use It

What Personal Data We Collect:

  1. Data You Provide:
    We collect the personal data you provide when interacting with GemShop, such as creating an account, contacting us, making a purchase, or participating in a survey. This data includes payment information, credit/debit card details, billing, shipping, and contact information.

  2. Data About Use of Our Services:
    When you visit our websites, we may collect information about your device, IP address, operating system, browser type, and usage statistics. We may use GPS, IP addresses, and other technologies to determine a device’s location to improve our services.

How We Use Your Personal Data:

  1. Providing, Improving, and Developing Our Products and Services:
    We use personal data to improve our products, services, and advertising, including for data analysis, research, and audits. If you participate in a contest or promotion, your personal data will be used to administer these activities.

  2. Communicating With You:
    With your consent, we may send you marketing communications related to GemShop products and services, update you on your account or transactions, or inform you about our policies and terms. You can opt out anytime by contacting us.

  3. Targeted Advertising:
    We may use your personal data to personalize your shopping experience and provide targeted advertisements.

Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve and personalize your experience, offer targeted ads, and analyze user behavior. These cookies may store information on your device or browser.

Disclosure of Personal Data
We share certain personal data with strategic partners who help us provide our products and services or market them to customers. We will never share your data for marketing purposes without your prior consent.

Data Storage, Transfer, and Processing

  1. Fulfillment of Legal Obligations:
    We may need to disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as in response to legal requests or regulatory requirements.

  2. Business Transfers:
    In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer personal data to the relevant third party.

  3. Legal Compliance:
    We may disclose personal data if required by law, in legal processes, or to protect our rights or those of others.

Children’s Privacy
Our products and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that data.

Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also restrict or object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically under 30 days.

Third-Party Websites and Services
GemShop is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before using their services.

Data Security, Integrity, and Retention
We take reasonable steps to secure your data and retain it only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new practices or legal requirements. Your continued use of GemShop services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: support@gemshopco.com