Privacy Policy

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Thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with the Privacy Policy of Jewelers Vigilance Committee (“JVC” or “we”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use and protect the personal information of www.jvclegal.org (“website”) users, whether the users are registered JVC members or unregistered website guests.

We understand the critical need to comply with privacy and data protection laws and strive to ensure that all information collected from jvclegal.org visitors is used conscientiously and appropriately, thus we only collect the minimum amount of information needed to respond to your concerns and requests and maintain necessary records. We generally only collect names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, although we may request more information, such as credit card numbers, for the purposes of providing mediation, anti-money laundering or other services or products.

The website contains links to other websites. JVC has no control over and is not responsible for the policies or content of these other websites.

When Do We Collect Personal Information?

When you contact JVC:

to order or download publications
to report or file a complaint against a jewelry business
to register for a webinar or other presentation by a JVC staff member or affiliated person or entity
to seek guidance or education
to apply for new or renewed JVC membership

When JVC contacts you:

to inform you about a complaint received by our organization
to inform you about an advertisement that appears to violate federal, state or local guidelines or laws
to ask you to participate in an industry or private educational event

When we contact others:

to collect information about mediation disputes or industry issues

What Do We Do With The Information We Collect?

Internally, JVC may use your information:

to create your member profile on our database and public-facing website directory
- you may opt-out of inclusion on the website directory by emailing info@jvclegal.org
to add to our marketing email lists
- you may opt out of any marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in those emails or emailing info@jvclegal.org with your request
to send you member alerts, newsletters and contact you
to provide you with education and guidance or direct you to an outside person or agency for guidance or professional services
to process orders for goods or services

JVC may share certain information with:

state, local, federal and international government agencies and authorities to assist in investigations, rule making, education initiatives
individuals or businesses in response to court orders, subpoenas or other litigation-related requests
third-party service providers that assist with our website or communications
if requested, outside entities and individuals, to confirm past and present membership status and mediation complaint status, for use in credit reports, entity verification, and any other uses within our discretion

But, What About Cookies And Web Analytics?

“Cookies” may refer to a type of delicious pastry that many people enjoy, often with chocolate chips. In the context of the internet and websites like jvclegal.org, however, “cookies” refer to small pieces of data that a website like this can store on your browser to assist the website owners in tracking and analyzing your browsing activity. Cookies also help a website record your login information, storing passwords and usernames for frequently-used sites.

JVC’s website uses cookies only to facilitate automated activity, such as automatic logins for members who store that information in their browsers.

JVC also uses non-identifying and aggregate information (e.g., web analytics) to improve the design of our website. For example, we use web analytics to determine how many individuals viewed a particular area of our website. We do not disclose any information obtained in this process that could be used to identify these individuals.

And, Children's Privacy... What About That?

Protecting the privacy of children is important to JVC. No part of our website is structured to attract anyone under age 13. We do not collect information at our website from those we know to be under age 13.

How Can You Access Or Correct The Information We Have About You?

You can access all your personally identifiable information that we collect online by contacting JVC at 212-997-2002 or by sending an email to info@jvclegal.org. You can correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information by sending us a request that credibly shows any error.

What Will Happen If This Policy Changes?

JVC may, in the future, use collected information in ways that are not currently anticipated. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this webpage.

Disclaimer

JVC reserves the right to disclose your personal information as required by law and when JVC believes that disclosure is necessary to protect JVC’s rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding.

Do You Have An Issue With This Policy Or Our Website?

You may contact about any issues with this policy or our website via https://jvclegal.org/contact-us/ or call us 212-997-2002.