Gem Boutique (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, gemboutiquepa.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Contact Form. When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and the message you send us (for example, questions about custom design, jewelry repair, or gold buying).
- Blog Comments. If you comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.
We do not sell products or process payments through the Site. Purchases, gold buying/selling, appraisals, and custom design consultations all take place in person at our York, PA store; we do not collect payment card or government ID information through the Site itself.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, and general usage patterns, to help us understand how visitors use the Site.
Cookies & Advertising Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including a retargeting pixel, which may show you Gem Boutique ads on other websites you visit after leaving our Site, based on your browsing activity. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through our Site;
- Provide information about our jewelry, custom design, repair, and gold buying services;
- Show relevant ads to past visitors through retargeting;
- Improve our Site and understand how it’s used;
- Comply with applicable laws.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
How We Share Your Information
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers. With vendors who help us operate our Site, host our data, or run our advertising/retargeting campaigns, solely to provide those services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements. If required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers. If Gem Boutique is involved in a merger, sale, or transfer of business assets, information may transfer as part of that transaction, subject to this policy.
- With Your Consent. For any other purpose you agree to.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to third-party sites, including our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest) and Google Maps. We aren’t responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; please review their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our Site. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we can’t guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Choices
- You may decline to provide certain information, though this may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry.
- You may request that we delete personal information you’ve submitted through the Site by contacting us below.
- You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of interest-based/retargeting ads using the links above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Gem Boutique, 1243 East Market St, York, PA 17403. Phone: (717) 846-5600 Contact form