Cookie Policy

1. Use of Cookies
This website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to enhance user experience, analyze traffic patterns, and support certain functionalities.Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve its performance and usability over time.Cookies are anonymous and do not contain personal information. They are uniquely assigned to your browser and can only be read by the server that issued them. 

2. Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following types of cookies:• Necessary CookiesThese are essential for the basic operation of the website. They enable core features such as secure log-ins or form submissions.
• Performance / Analytics CookiesThese cookies help us analyze how the site is used, including the number of visitors and pages accessed. They enable us to improve the website’s design, content, and functionality. Aggregate data may be shared with third-party analytics providers.
• Functional CookiesThese cookies remember user preferences—such as language or display settings—to improve your experience on future visits. They may also support multimedia content and custom features.
• Targeting / Advertising CookiesThese cookies track user behavior across the site to help tailor content and advertising relevance. In some cases, this information may be shared with carefully selected third-party services.

3. Cookie Duration·      
• Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser.·      
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they are manually deleted or reach a predefined expiration date.

4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may contain content or integrations from third-party platforms(e.g. video embeds, social media buttons). These services may place their own cookies to monitor usage or customize content. This site does not control third-party cookies, and we encourage users to consult those platforms' respective privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please notethat disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of thewebsite.

6. Future Updates
This cookie policy may be updated as the Gemstone Company formalizes its digital infrastructure. Any revisions will reflect changes in technology, legalrequirements, or operational needs.Let me know if you'd like this built into a collapsible footer component orlinked to a cookie banner script (e.g. Cookiebot, Osano) when you're ready to launch.