Last Updated: 26 September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how GemsVault, the website operated for and on behalf of MARICAR GEMS LIMITED, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and other applicable website terms and policies.

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate essential website functions, provide a secure shopping experience, remember preferences, understand how our website is used and, where applicable and permitted, support analytics and marketing activities.

Where applicable law requires consent, we will obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

1. Who We Are

Website: GemsVault
Website address: gemstonevault.shop

Operating company: MARICAR GEMS LIMITED
Company number: 01514652
Registered in: England and Wales
Registered office:

Hallswelle House
1 Hallswelle Road
London
NW11 0DH
United Kingdom

Email: info@gemstonevault.shop

MARICAR GEMS LIMITED operates the GemsVault website and is responsible for determining how personal information collected through GemsVault is processed, subject to the role of third-party providers that independently determine their own processing.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that may be placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

They allow a website to recognise a device, remember information about a previous visit, maintain a session, or perform other functions.

The term “cookies” in this policy may also include similar technologies that store information on, or access information from, your device.

Cookies can be:

First-party cookies

These are cookies placed by the website you are visiting.

Third-party cookies

These are cookies or similar technologies placed or accessed by a third party whose service is used on the website.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Depending on the configuration of the website, GemsVault may use cookies for the following purposes:

• operating the website;
• maintaining shopping-cart functionality;
• processing checkout;
• maintaining customer sessions;
• authenticating customer accounts;
• protecting the website against fraudulent or malicious activity;
• remembering preferences;
• improving website performance;
• understanding website usage;
• measuring website traffic;
• analysing website performance;
• supporting payment functionality;
• enabling third-party services;
• measuring marketing performance, where applicable; and
• other purposes described in this policy.

Not every category of cookie described below will necessarily be active at all times.

The exact cookies used may change when website functionality, plugins, payment methods, analytics services or other third-party services are added, removed or reconfigured.

4. UK Cookie and Privacy Rules

Because MARICAR GEMS LIMITED is a UK company, the use of cookies and similar technologies may be subject to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) in addition to applicable data-protection requirements.

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office explains that organisations generally need to:

1. tell visitors that cookies or similar technologies are being used;
2. explain what they do and why they are used; and
3. obtain appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies, unless an applicable exception applies.

Cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service specifically requested by the visitor may fall within an exemption from the consent requirement.

Where consent is required, it must be a clear, informed and affirmative choice. Simply continuing to browse the website does not constitute valid consent.

5. Categories of Cookies We May Use

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of the website or for a service that you have specifically requested.

They may support:

• shopping-cart functionality;
• checkout;
• customer login and authentication;
• account sessions;
• security;
• fraud prevention;
• payment-related functionality;
• maintaining essential website sessions;
• remembering essential technical settings; and
• load balancing or other essential technical functions.

Because these cookies may be technically necessary to provide a service you request, they may not require consent under the applicable PECR exemption.

However, we still provide information about their use.

6. WooCommerce and Shopping-Cart Cookies

GemsVault uses ecommerce functionality to allow visitors to browse and purchase products.

Where WooCommerce or related ecommerce functionality is active, cookies may be used to:

• remember products added to your shopping cart;
• maintain your cart during browsing;
• support checkout;
• maintain customer sessions;
• remember customer preferences;
• support login functionality;
• process orders; and
• provide other essential ecommerce functions.

Examples of WooCommerce-related cookies may include cookies associated with:

• shopping-cart contents;
• customer sessions;
• checkout sessions; and
• recently viewed products.

The exact names and durations may vary depending on the version and configuration of WooCommerce and other WordPress plugins installed on the website.

Cookies used solely to provide the shopping service requested by the visitor may qualify as strictly necessary under applicable PECR rules. The ICO specifically recognises shopping-basket cookies as an example of technology that may fall within the strictly necessary exemption when used only for that purpose.

7. Customer Account Cookies

If you create or access a GemsVault customer account, cookies may be used to:

• maintain your login session;
• authenticate your account;
• protect your account;
• remember essential account settings; and
• provide account functionality.

Certain authentication and security cookies may be strictly necessary for the requested account service.

However, if a cookie is used for additional tracking or behavioural monitoring beyond the essential account function, the applicable consent requirements may differ.

8. Stripe Cookies and Payment Technologies

GemsVault uses Stripe as a payment service provider.

When you select Stripe or a Stripe-supported payment method, Stripe may use cookies, local storage, device information or other technologies as part of:

• payment processing;
• fraud prevention;
• security;
• authentication;
• payment-session management; and
• maintaining the reliability and security of its payment services.

Some Stripe technologies may operate as part of a payment process requested by you, while others may be subject to Stripe’s own privacy and cookie practices.

Stripe may independently determine how certain information is processed under its own privacy documentation.

For more information, please consult Stripe’s applicable privacy and cookie information.

9. PayPal Cookies and Payment Technologies

GemsVault may provide PayPal as a payment option.

When PayPal services are used, PayPal may use cookies and similar technologies in connection with:

• payment processing;
• fraud detection;
• security;
• authentication;
• risk assessment;
• payment-session functionality; and
• prevention of unauthorised transactions.

The exact technologies used may depend on the payment method, PayPal product and technical implementation active on the website.

PayPal may independently process information in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policies.

10. SureForms

GemsVault uses SureForms to provide certain forms, including contact and enquiry forms.

Cookies or other technical information may be used to support:

• form functionality;
• security;
• spam prevention;
• form submission;
• session management; and
• other technical functions.

The exact technologies used depend on the configuration of each form and the relevant SureForms features enabled on the website.

SureForms also provides GDPR-related configuration options for forms. The information stored with form submissions can depend on how the forms are configured.

11. Google Site Kit

GemsVault uses Site Kit by Google.

Site Kit is a WordPress plugin that can connect a website with Google services, including:

• Google Search Console;
• Google Analytics;
• Google Ads;
• Google AdSense;
• Google Tag Manager;
• PageSpeed Insights; and
• other supported Google services.

The presence of Site Kit on the website does not necessarily mean that every Google service listed above is active.

The specific cookies or tracking technologies used depend on which Google services are actually connected and configured.

Google’s own Site Kit documentation states that website owners are responsible for managing applicable privacy and consent requirements.

12. Google Analytics

Where Google Analytics is connected and enabled on GemsVault, Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

Depending on configuration, this may include information relating to:

• pages visited;
• interactions with the website;
• approximate geographic information;
• device information;
• browser information;
• traffic sources;
• website events; and
• general usage patterns.

Where consent is legally required, analytics technologies will be activated only after the appropriate consent has been obtained.

If Google Analytics is not connected or enabled, it will not be treated as an active GemsVault cookie simply because Site Kit is installed.

13. Google Tag Manager

If Google Tag Manager is connected and used on GemsVault, it may be used to manage website tags and scripts.

Google Tag Manager itself may not necessarily be used for analytics, but tags deployed through it may introduce additional cookies or tracking technologies.

The exact technologies therefore depend on the tags configured within the relevant Google Tag Manager account.

Where consent is required, non-essential tags should only be activated after the appropriate consent has been obtained.

14. Google Advertising and Marketing Technologies

If Google Ads, Google AdSense or other advertising technologies are connected to GemsVault, cookies or similar technologies may be used for purposes such as:

• measuring advertising campaigns;
• conversion measurement;
• audience measurement;
• advertising performance;
• personalised advertising, where applicable; and
• fraud prevention.

Advertising and behavioural tracking technologies are not treated as strictly necessary simply because they support the operation or financing of the website.

Where applicable law requires consent, these technologies will only be activated after the required consent has been obtained.

The ICO states that advertising cookies do not fall within the strictly necessary exception merely because they support an online service.

15. WhatsApp

GemsVault may provide a WhatsApp communication option.

A WhatsApp button, link or integration may cause interaction with WhatsApp or Meta services.

Depending on how the WhatsApp feature is implemented, third-party technologies may process information such as:

• device information;
• IP address;
• browser information;
• interaction information; and
• information necessary to connect you with the WhatsApp service.

Once you interact directly with WhatsApp, information may also be processed according to WhatsApp’s own privacy practices.

A simple link to WhatsApp may operate differently from an embedded WhatsApp widget or other integration.

The specific cookies used therefore depend on the implementation active on the website.

16. Hostinger and Website Infrastructure

GemsVault is hosted using Hostinger infrastructure.

Hostinger and associated infrastructure may use technical technologies necessary to:

• operate the website;
• maintain server sessions;
• protect the website;
• detect malicious activity;
• balance server loads;
• maintain service reliability; and
• provide other essential technical functions.

Certain server-side technologies do not operate as traditional browser cookies.

Nevertheless, information stored on or accessed from a user’s device is considered where relevant under applicable rules governing cookies and similar technologies.

17. Hostinger Webmail

Hostinger Webmail is used for business email communications.

Email services may use cookies or session technologies to:

• maintain your webmail session;
• authenticate access;
• protect accounts;
• remember essential settings; and
• provide the requested email service.

These technologies are generally associated with providing the requested service rather than advertising or behavioural tracking.

18. Cookie Categories at a Glance

The precise cookie classification should be reviewed whenever website plugins or third-party services are added or changed.

19. How We Obtain Cookie Consent

Where consent is required, GemsVault should provide an appropriate cookie-consent mechanism allowing visitors to make a genuine choice.

The consent mechanism should allow users, where applicable, to:

• accept non-essential cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• manage cookie categories; and
• change or withdraw their preferences.

Non-essential cookies should not be activated before the visitor has provided the required consent.

The ICO states that valid consent must involve a clear affirmative action and that continued browsing alone is not sufficient.

20. Withdrawing or Changing Cookie Consent

Where a cookie-consent mechanism is available, you can change your preferences at any time using the site’s cookie settings.

You may also control or delete cookies through your browser.

Most modern browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies;
• delete cookies;
• block cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• allow cookies only from selected websites; or
• delete cookies when the browser closes.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of GemsVault to stop working correctly, including shopping-cart, checkout or account functions.

Browser controls are useful but may not provide the same level of category-specific control as a dedicated consent mechanism. The ICO also recognises browser controls as one way users can manage cookies.

21. Third-Party Cookies

Some technologies used on GemsVault may be provided by third parties.

These may include services associated with:

• Stripe;
• PayPal;
• Google;
• WhatsApp;
• Hostinger;
• WordPress plugins; and
• other service providers integrated into the website.

Third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies.

We do not control the independent privacy practices of third-party providers.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate information and obtain consent before allowing non-essential third-party cookies or similar technologies to operate.

22. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

Session cookies

These generally expire when you close your browser or after a limited period.

Persistent cookies

These remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

The duration of individual cookies depends on their purpose and the provider that sets them.

Where applicable, we will provide cookie-duration information through our cookie-consent mechanism or cookie-management information.

Cookie durations may change when a plugin, payment service, Google service or other third-party integration is updated.

23. Personal Information and Cookies

Some cookies may involve personal information or information that can be associated with an identifiable person.

Where this occurs, the processing will also be subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection law.

Our Privacy Policy explains:

• what personal information we collect;
• why we use it;
• our lawful bases;
• who we share it with;
• international transfers;
• retention;
• security; and
• your data-protection rights.

24. International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookie and technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, MARICAR GEMS LIMITED will seek to use an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism where required.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

• an adequacy decision;
• appropriate contractual safeguards;
• the UK International Data Transfer Agreement;
• the UK Addendum to EU Standard Contractual Clauses; or
• another legally recognised mechanism.

Third-party providers may have their own international-transfer arrangements described in their privacy documentation.

25. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information processed through GemsVault.

Cookies and similar technologies may also form part of website security mechanisms.

Security technologies may be used to:

• identify suspicious activity;
• protect customer accounts;
• prevent fraud;
• detect malicious traffic;
• protect payment functionality; and
• maintain website integrity.

Strictly necessary security technologies may fall within applicable exemptions where they are genuinely necessary to provide the requested service or meet applicable security requirements.

26. Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

• new cookies are introduced;
• existing cookies are removed;
• website functionality changes;
• payment providers change;
• analytics services change;
• advertising technologies are introduced;
• plugins are added or removed;
• legal requirements change; or
• our data-processing practices change.

The “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this policy will be changed whenever a material revision is made.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

27. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on GemsVault, contact:

MARICAR GEMS LIMITED
Hallswelle House
1 Hallswelle Road
London
NW11 0DH
United Kingdom

Email: info@gemstonevault.shop

Please use the subject “Cookie Policy Enquiry” where possible.

28. Important Implementation Notice

This Cookie Policy is intended to describe the cookie and similar-technology framework used by GemsVault and the services identified by MARICAR GEMS LIMITED.

However, a cookie policy must correspond to the actual technical configuration of the website.

For that reason, MARICAR GEMS LIMITED should periodically review the website and its plugins to identify:

• the exact cookies being set;
• the cookie name;
• the provider;
• the purpose;
• the duration;
• whether the cookie is first-party or third-party;
• whether it accesses or stores information on the visitor’s device;
• whether consent is required;
• whether consent is being obtained before activation; and
• whether any new plugin or third-party service has introduced additional cookies.

This is particularly important for Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, advertising services and other optional tracking technologies.

The ICO’s current guidance states that organisations should identify their storage/access technologies, explain their purposes, identify relevant third parties and durations, and implement an appropriate consent mechanism for technologies that are not exempt.

29. Relationship With Our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy explains our use of cookies and similar technologies.

Our Privacy Policy provides additional information about how MARICAR GEMS LIMITED processes personal information collected through GemsVault.

If a cookie or similar technology results in the processing of personal information, both this Cookie Policy and the Privacy Policy may apply.

30. Summary

GemsVault uses cookies and similar technologies to provide a secure and functional online shopping experience.

Essential technologies may be used where they are necessary to provide requested services such as shopping-cart, checkout, authentication and security functions.

Non-essential technologies, including analytics, advertising and certain third-party tracking technologies, will be subject to applicable consent requirements.

We aim to provide visitors with clear information and meaningful choices regarding non-essential cookies.

MARICAR GEMS LIMITED
GemsVault
London, United Kingdom

Last Updated: 26 September 2026