The Jewelry Counsel Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 6, 2026
Website: www.thejewelrycounsel.com
Contact: hello@thejewelrycounsel.com

1. Introduction to The Jewelry Counsel Privacy Policy

The Jewelry Counsel ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, subscribe to our communications, contact us, or purchase our virtual jewelry advisory services.

The Jewelry Counsel provides independent jewelry buying guidance to consumers considering fine jewelry purchases online.

By using our website, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide and certain information automatically generated when you interact with our website.

Personal Information

Depending on your interactions with our website, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Billing information
Contact form submissions
Service inquiries
Purchase history
Communications with our business

Jewelry Advisory Information

When requesting our Second Opinion, Comparison, or Private Search services, we may collect:

Jewelry preferences and specifications
Purchasing budgets
Links to jewelry listings
Preferred retailers
Diamond and gemstone preferences
Metal preferences
Ring sizes
Purchasing timelines
Intended occasions
Additional information voluntarily provided

We use this information to research jewelry options and provide personalized buying guidance.

Automatically Collected Information

Our website and its integrated services may automatically collect:

IP addresses
Browser and device information
Operating system information
Pages visited
Website interactions
Referring websites
General geographic information
Cookie identifiers
Website traffic and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

The Jewelry Counsel may use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries and service requests.
Provide personalized jewelry buying guidance.
Evaluate jewelry listings submitted by clients.
Process payments and maintain transaction records.
Communicate regarding purchased services.
Deliver requested jewelry recommendations.
Send newsletters and promotional communications to subscribers.
Analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Evaluate marketing campaign performance.
Maintain website security.
Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
We limit our use of personal information to legitimate business purposes and other purposes permitted by applicable law.

4. Website Hosting and Data Storage

The Jewelry Counsel website is hosted on Wix.com.

Wix provides website hosting, contact forms, business management tools, and other services that support our operations.

Information submitted through our website may be stored or processed through Wix and other authorized service providers.

We use reasonable security measures and available platform protections to safeguard customer information.

However, no electronic storage or transmission system can guarantee complete security.

5. Payment Processing

The Jewelry Counsel uses Wix Payments to process payments for our virtual jewelry advisory services.

When purchasing a service, customers may be asked to provide billing details and credit or debit card information.

Payment information is processed through Wix Payments and its applicable payment-processing partners.

The Jewelry Counsel does not directly store complete payment card numbers or card security codes.

We may retain transaction confirmations, billing records, and purchase information necessary for customer support, accounting, tax reporting, and legal compliance.

Payment processing is also subject to the applicable privacy practices of Wix Payments and its payment partners.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Jewelry Counsel uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor behavior, and evaluate marketing performance.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that may help websites recognize browsers, maintain settings, and collect usage information.

Our website uses the following services.

Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4 helps us understand how visitors find and interact with our website.

Information collected may include website visits, page views, traffic sources, device characteristics, and user interactions.

Google Search Console

Google Search Console helps us understand how our website performs in Google Search.

This includes search queries, impressions, clicks, and indexing information.

Google Search Console does not itself require a visitor-tracking pixel to generate search performance reports.

Wix Analytics

Wix Analytics provides information about website traffic, visitor engagement, referral sources, and business performance.

Pinterest Tag

The Jewelry Counsel uses the Pinterest Tag to measure the effectiveness of Pinterest marketing activities.

Depending on its configuration, the Pinterest Tag may collect or transmit information such as page visits, browser information, cookie identifiers, and website interactions.

Pinterest may use information it receives for advertising measurement, attribution, or personalization in accordance with its policies.

Cookie Preferences

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Where available, you may also use the cookie preference controls displayed on our website.

Certain nonessential cookies and tracking technologies may require consent or other privacy choices under applicable law.

Disabling some cookies may affect website features or the accuracy of analytics measurements.

The Jewelry Counsel uses Wix Email Marketing to distribute newsletters, educational content, service updates, and promotional communications.

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address and any additional information voluntarily submitted through the subscription form.

Marketing communications may include:

Jewelry buying guides
Educational blog articles
Engagement ring shopping advice
Information about our advisory services
Business announcements
Promotional offers

We send promotional emails in accordance with applicable marketing laws and subscription preferences.

Submitting a contact form or purchasing an advisory service does not automatically constitute consent to receive promotional emails.

Unsubscribing

Subscribers may opt out of promotional communications at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails.

You may also request removal by contacting hello@thejewelrycounsel.com.

We may continue sending essential transactional or service-related communications when necessary.

7. Email Marketing and Newsletters

8. Sharing Information With Third Parties

The Jewelry Counsel may share personal information with service providers when necessary to operate our website, fulfill customer requests, process transactions, or conduct legitimate business activities.

These providers include:

Wix-Website hosting and business operations

Wix Payments-Payment processing

Wix Email Marketing-Newsletters and promotional communications

Google Analytics 4-Website traffic analysis

Google Search Console-Organic search performance

Wix Analytics-Website performance measurement

Pinterest Marketing attribution, tracking, and advertising-related services

These providers may process information according to their respective privacy policies and contractual arrangements.

The Jewelry Counsel does not sell customer contact lists or service inquiry information to data brokers.

However, certain advertising-related disclosures, including information transmitted through the Pinterest Tag, may qualify as a sale or sharing of personal information or as targeted advertising under some privacy laws.

Where applicable, we will provide and honor legally required privacy choices.

We may also disclose personal information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, customers, or business operations.

9. Confidentiality of Jewelry Advisory Requests

The Jewelry Counsel recognizes that jewelry purchases may involve private financial considerations, personal preferences, and meaningful life events.

Information provided through our advisory services may include purchasing budgets, engagement ring preferences, intended gifts, and other personal details.

We use this information to fulfill the requested advisory service and support related business operations.

We do not publish identifiable customer inquiries, budgets, or purchasing preferences without appropriate permission.

Testimonials or case studies identifying individual customers will be published only with their authorization.

10. Third-Party Jewelry Retailers

Our services may involve researching or evaluating jewelry offered by independent online retailers.

The Jewelry Counsel does not control the privacy practices of these retailers.

When you visit or purchase jewelry through an external website, that retailer's privacy policy and terms apply.

We encourage customers to review third-party privacy policies before providing personal or payment information.

11. Data Retention

The Jewelry Counsel retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and fulfill legitimate operational needs.

Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

For example, certain transaction records may be retained for tax and accounting purposes.

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

12. The Jewelry Counsel Privacy Policy - Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

Access personal information we maintain about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Obtain a copy of certain personal information.
Opt out of certain targeted advertising or data-sharing activities.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Opt out of promotional emails.
Appeal certain privacy request decisions where required by law.

Colorado residents may have additional rights under the Colorado Privacy Act when that law applies to our processing activities.

Where legally required, we will also recognize valid universal opt-out signals, including Global Privacy Control, for applicable targeted advertising or data-sale activities.

To submit a privacy request, contact:

hello@thejewelrycounsel.com

We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

13. Children's Privacy

The Jewelry Counsel's website and services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older.

Our services are not directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable privacy laws.

If we become aware that information has been collected improperly from a child, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

14. Data Security

The Jewelry Counsel takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information collected through our website and services.

These measures may include secure website connections, password-protected business accounts, access controls, secure payment processing through Wix Payments, and security features provided by Wix and our authorized service providers.

Access to customer information is limited to individuals and service providers who reasonably require the information for legitimate business purposes.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Visitors and clients should not submit passwords, complete payment card information, or other unnecessary sensitive information through our website forms.

15. International Visitors

The Jewelry Counsel operates from Colorado, United States.

Our website may be accessible to visitors located outside the United States.

Personal information may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where applicable, we will comply with legal requirements governing international transfers of personal information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Jewelry Counsel may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing certain changes.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

The Jewelry Counsel

Email: hello@thejewelrycounsel.com

Website: www.thejewelrycounsel.com

Location: Colorado, United States