GDPR Policy
At Jewelipedia.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website or interact with our services. By using our website or providing your personal data to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Collection and Use of Personal Data
We collect personal data from you when you voluntarily provide it to us. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
We use this personal data for the following purposes:
- To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications if you have opted-in to receive them.
- To analyze website usage and improve our services using Google Analytics.
2. Storage and Protection of Personal Data
We use WordPress as our content management system (CMS), and your personal data collected through our website is stored on the servers provided by our hosting service, Namecheap. We rely on the hosting service’s infrastructure and security measures to protect your personal data. While we take precautions to ensure the security of your data, please note that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
3. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you wish to have your personal data removed from our records, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
4. User Rights
Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
- The right to rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- The right to the erasure of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability, where applicable.
To exercise your rights or if you have any questions or concerns about the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
5. Third-Party Disclosures
We use Mailchimp for our email communications and Google Analytics to analyze website usage. These third-party service providers may have access to your personal data solely for the purpose of providing their services to us and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data.
Cookie Policy
1. What are Cookies
Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They store certain information about your browsing preferences and actions, which can be accessed by the website or third-party services.
2. Types of Cookies
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website, such as maintaining your session and enabling basic features.
- Analytical cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us analyze website traffic and improve our services.