Privacy Policy: Protecting Your Personal Information
Introduction
At Yashkagems, we prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information with the highest standards of security. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data when you interact with:
- Our official website (www.yashkagems.com)
- All services offered through our platform
- Account access methods (including direct login and social media login options)
We believe in transparency and want you to feel confident about how we handle your information. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities regarding your personal data.
This policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access our website or services. By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
What is a Privacy Policy?
A Privacy Policy is a legal statement that explains:
- How a company collects, uses, stores, and protects users’ personal information.
- What rights users have over their data.
- How the company ensures data security and compliance with privacy laws.
At YashkaGems, we value your privacy and are committed to transparent data practices.
Information We Collect
When you create an account, log in directly, or use social media login, we may collect:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Profile picture (if logging in via social media)
- Social media profile details (depending on permissions granted)
- Shipping/billing address
Additional Data (If Applicable)
- Contact number (for order updates)
- Payment details (processed securely via PayPal)
- IP address & device information (for security and analytics)
Why We Collect This Information
Your data helps us:
- Process orders and provide customer support
- Personalize your experience on our website
- Improve our services and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request data portability (where applicable)
For any privacy-related concerns, contact us at:
📧 privacy@yashkagems.com
Privacy Policy (Continued)
Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with our website to enhance security and improve user experience, including:
Login Information
- Timestamps of access
- IP addresses
- Device details (browser, OS, etc.)
Activity Data
- Pages visited
- Products viewed
- Actions taken (searches, clicks, purchases)
How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us provide a secure and personalized experience:
- Authentication – Verify your identity for account access
- Account Management – Maintain your profile and preferences
- Personalization – Tailor product recommendations and content
- Order Fulfillment – Process payments and ship purchases
- Communication – Send order updates, promotions (opt-out available)
- Security – Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Information is shared only when necessary:
With Trusted Service Providers
- Payment processors (PayPal)
- Shipping carriers (FedEx, etc.)
- IT/security vendors (data hosting, analytics)
For Legal Compliance
- If required by law (court orders, government requests)
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
Your Control & Security
- Opt out of marketing emails anytime.
- Request data access/deletion via privacy@yashkagems.com.
- We use encryption (SSL) and strict access controls.
Questions? Contact our Privacy Officer:
📧 privacy@yashkagems.com
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize your data in accordance with applicable laws.
Your Rights
You have control over your personal information with the following rights:
- Access
Request a copy of the personal data we maintain about you. - Correction
Ask us to update or correct inaccurate/incomplete information. - Deletion
Request erasure of your personal data when no longer necessary. - Objection
Object to certain processing activities (e.g., direct marketing).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@yashkagems.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
Social Media Logins
When you log in through social media platforms:
- We only access information you’ve authorized the platform to share
- The specific data received depends on your privacy settings with the provider
- We use this information solely to create and manage your account
- We don’t control (and aren’t responsible for) the social media platform’s data practices
Policy Updates
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- New legal requirements
- Improvements to our services
We will:
- Post updated versions on our website with a new effective date
- Notify users of significant changes (when appropriate)
Your continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
📧 Email: privacy@yashkagems.com
📍 Mail: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
We commit to responding to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
Additional Information
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.