Leading Jewelers Guild

5601 W. Slauson Avenue , Suite 244 , Culver City, CA
App Privacy Policy — Leading Jewelers Guild
Official App Policy

App Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 19, 2025
This App Privacy Policy describes how Leading Jewelers Guild, Inc. (“LJG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Leading Jewelers Guild mobile application (the “App”). This policy supplements our full Privacy Policy available at leadingjewelersguild.org.
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Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account registration information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Business information (store name, address, website)
  • Membership application details
  • Communications you send through the App
  • Content you post or share within the App

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (device model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Usage data (features accessed, screens viewed, actions taken)
  • Location data (when using the store locator feature, with your permission)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes, system activity)
  • Cookies and similar technologies for session management
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How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain App functionality and member services
  • To process and manage your membership account
  • To deliver member resources, look books, and marketing materials
  • To facilitate the store locator feature
  • To send membership-related communications and event updates
  • To improve App performance, features, and user experience
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • To enforce our Terms of Service and protect against misuse
  • To comply with legal obligations
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How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • LJG staff and Board of Directors for membership administration
  • Other LJG members (limited directory information for networking purposes)
  • Approved LJG vendors (limited business contact information for vendor programs)
  • Service providers who assist with App hosting, analytics, email, and payment processing
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

4

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

5

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and update your personal information through your App profile
  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Control location permissions through your device settings

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of data sales (we do not sell data).

6

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. After membership ends, we may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.

7

Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for business professionals and is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8

Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services, including vendor sites and lovestorydiamonds.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this App Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this App Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Leading Jewelers Guild, Inc.
Privacy Officer
5601 W. Slauson Avenue, Suite 244
Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: 310-216-9106
Email: allison@leadingjewelersguild.net