Gem Scouter is a curated vintage and handmade marketplace at gemscouter.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We've kept it short on purpose.
What we collect
Analytics data. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site — pages visited, time on site, general location (city/country level), and device type. This data is aggregated and anonymous. We do not see individual identities.
Email address. If you subscribe to our newsletter via Kit (formerly ConvertKit), we collect your email address to send you updates. We will never sell or share your email with third parties.
Saved items. When you save a listing using the heart button, that data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. It never leaves your device and we cannot see it.
Contact form. If you use our contact form, your message is routed through Formspree to our email. We store nothing beyond what is needed to respond to you.
Affiliate links
Gem Scouter participates in affiliate programs including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track these referrals. We only link to products we have genuinely curated.
Cookies
We use cookies for Google Analytics and affiliate tracking only. We do not use advertising cookies or track you across other websites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Third-party services
Gem Scouter uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
Kit (ConvertKit) — kit.com/privacy
eBay Partner Network — partnernetwork.ebay.com
Amazon Associates — amazon.com/privacy
Formspree — formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send. You can clear your saved items by clearing your browser's localStorage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Children
Gem Scouter is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us at gemscouter.com/contact.