Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how SiftGems ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit siftgems.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Information you provide: If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide.
  • Automatically collected information: When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party analytics tools may automatically log information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and measure traffic.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
  • Respond to your inquiries and feedback;
  • Analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve our content;
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity;
  • Comply with our legal obligations.

Cookies and Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies, including:

  • Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we may use Amazon's affiliate tracking cookies when you click affiliate links. Amazon's use of cookies is governed by its own privacy policy.
  • Analytics providers: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
  • Advertising partners: If we serve advertising, our partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., analytics, hosting);
  • Amazon and other affiliate networks, to the extent necessary for affiliate tracking;
  • Authorities or third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.