Privacy Statement

Thank you for visiting the GEMS of Hope website. This privacy policy tells you how we use personal information collected at this site. Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.

GEMS of Hope is the owner of the information, which is collected on this web site. We will not sell, disseminate, disclose, trade, transmit, transfer, share, lease or rent any personally identifiable information to any third party not specifically authorized by you to receive your information except as we have disclosed to you in this Privacy Policy.

Collection of Information
We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill a specific request. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example to add you to one of our mailing lists.

Cookie/Tracking Technology
The Site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. We may utilize a short-lived form of cookie when you visit this site. At GEMS of Hope, a cookie is only used to identify one unique visitor from another visitor during a particular session. A session is the period of active site-use while that unique visitor is linked to our server. We may use cookie technology during a session as a tool to ensure your session is unique and is not used by any unauthorized person. The cookie expires and is deleted from the visitor's computer as soon as they close their browser. As a convenience to you, a cookie may also be used to determine and store your language of choice for current and future visits to the GEMS of Hope website.

Third Party Links
This web site may contain links to third party web sites that are not controlled by GEMS of Hope. These third party links are made available to you as a convenience and you agree to use these links at your own risk. Please be aware that GEMS of Hope is not responsible for the content of third party web sites linked to GEMS of Hope nor are we responsible for the privacy policy or practices of third party web sites linked to GEMS of Hope. Our Privacy Policy only applies to information we collect from you while you are at and while you are actively in a session with GEMS of Hope. If you should link to a third party web site from GEMS of Hope, we strongly encourage you to review and become familiar with that web site's privacy policy.

Distribution of Information
We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

Commitment to Data Security
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.

Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy, please contact us.

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.