Gem Exploring — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20 October 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Gem Exploring (“Gem Exploring”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website www.gemexploring.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

1. Scope and Purpose

This Policy applies to all personal data collected from visitors, users, and partners of Gem Exploring. It governs the collection, processing, and retention of data for the purposes of website analytics, communication, partnership management, and affiliate tracking.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

  • Analytical Data: Non-identifiable technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, duration of sessions, and referral sources, obtained through tools such as Google Analytics.

  • Contact Information: Personal data voluntarily provided by users, including name, email address, and message content, when contacting us via email or contact forms.

  • Affiliate and Tracking Data: Data collected through interaction with affiliate or sponsored links for the purpose of commission attribution and performance reporting.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or information from individuals under the age of 16.

3. Legal Basis and Use of Information

Gem Exploring processes personal data on the basis of legitimate interest and, where applicable, user consent. Data is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • To analyze traffic, improve user experience, and enhance the quality of content;

  • To respond to inquiries, press requests, and collaboration proposals;

  • To manage affiliate, sponsorship, or partnership relationships;

  • To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, lease, or trade personal data to any third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze performance and provide a tailored browsing experience. Cookies may also be used by affiliate partners to track commissions resulting from outbound clicks.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. Certain features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain outbound links to external websites, including affiliate partners, luxury brands, or sponsors. These third parties operate independently from Gem Exploring. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites visited.

6. Data Retention and Security

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with applicable legal requirements.
We employ appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, due to the nature of online communications, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. International Data Transfers

Where applicable, data may be processed or stored on servers located outside the user’s country of residence. By using the Site, users consent to such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Subject Rights (GDPR and EEA Residents)

Individuals located within the European Economic Area (EEA) have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access to personal data held by us;

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information;

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);

  • Right to restrict or object to processing;

  • Right to data portability.

Requests to exercise these rights should be submitted to contact@gemexploring.com.
We reserve the right to verify the identity of any individual making such a request.

9. Children’s Privacy

Gem Exploring does not knowingly collect or process data relating to individuals under 16 years of age. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be promptly deleted.

10. Updates to this Policy

Gem Exploring may revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Information

For any questions, data access requests, or privacy concerns, please contact:

Gem Exploring
Email: contact@gemexploring.com
Oslo, Norway

12. Affiliate Disclosure

Gem Exploring participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links and make a purchase through partner websites, we may receive a small commission. These links do not affect the editorial independence or objectivity of our content.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway and applicable EU regulations.