COOKIE POLICY
INTRODUCTION
GEM ALF respects the privacy of its visitors and is committed to providing a transparent and secure browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on www.gemalf.com, why they may be necessary, and how visitors can manage their preferences.
Our website serves as a digital platform for presenting art, rare finds, antiques, and collectible design. Visitors can explore the collection, add pieces to their wishlist, and submit enquiries about specific works.
GEM ALF does not process purchases or online payments directly through its website.
01 — WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember certain preferences, and, where enabled, provide information about how visitors interact with online content.
Some cookies are essential for the website to operate, while others support optional functions such as performance measurement and visitor preferences.
Cookies may be placed directly by our website or by third-party services integrated into it.
02 — HOW WE USE COOKIES
GEM ALF uses cookies and similar technologies, where applicable, to support the following purposes:
Maintaining the security and functionality of the website.
Supporting website navigation and interactive features.
Enabling relevant website functions associated with wishlist and enquiry interactions.
Remembering visitor preferences, where supported.
Understanding website traffic and visitor interactions through permitted analytics technologies.
Improving website performance and the overall browsing experience.
Cookies are not used to process online purchases or payments through the GEM ALF website.
03 — TYPES OF COOKIES
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies are required for essential website functionality and security.
They may support functions such as page navigation, technical operations, security measures, and the handling of website interactions.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where an applicable legal basis permits their use without consent.
ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE COOKIES
Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
They may provide information about:
Pages visited.
General website traffic and navigation patterns.
Interactions with collection and artwork pages.
Website performance and technical issues.
This information helps GEM ALF evaluate and improve its digital experience.
Non-essential analytics cookies are used subject to applicable consent requirements.
FUNCTIONAL AND PREFERENCE COOKIES
Where implemented, these cookies support additional website features and remember certain visitor preferences.
They may help maintain selected settings or support optional interactive experiences.
Consent will be requested where required by applicable law.
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING COOKIES
GEM ALF does not operate an online checkout or payment system on its website.
If advertising or marketing tracking technologies are introduced, their use will be disclosed and subject to applicable consent requirements.
04 — THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
GEM ALF's website is hosted and operated using Squarespace.
Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies to support website operation, security, functionality, and analytics.
Additional third-party services, where integrated, may process technical information or place cookies in accordance with their respective policies.
Visitors may consult the following resource for information about Squarespace's cookie practices:
https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001264507-The-cookies-Squarespace-uses
The use of any additional analytics or third-party tracking services is subject to the applicable privacy and consent requirements.
05 — COOKIE CONSENT AND PREFERENCES
Where required by applicable law, GEM ALF requests visitors' consent before using non-essential cookies.
Visitors may be offered options to:
Accept non-essential cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Manage cookie preferences.
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active to support the essential operation and security of the website.
Visitors can also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features or the availability of optional functionality.
Where website cookie preference controls are available, visitors may use them to change or withdraw their consent.
06 — COOKIE RETENTION
Cookies may remain on a device for different periods depending on their function.
Session cookies generally expire when the browser session ends, while persistent cookies may remain until their specified expiration date or until they are deleted.
The retention periods and purposes of individual cookies depend on the technologies and service providers used.
Relevant cookie details should be made available through the website's cookie information or preference controls.
07 — PERSONAL DATA AND PRIVACY
Certain cookies and similar technologies may involve the processing of personal data, including online identifiers and technical information.
Where personal data is processed, GEM ALF handles such information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
For additional information about personal data processing and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy:
https://www.gemalf.com/privacy-policy
08 — CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
GEM ALF may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in website functionality, the technologies used, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page.
Visitors are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
09 — CONTACT
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact:
GEM ALF
Kuloğlu, Faik Paşa Cd. no:19/1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
Email: studio@gemalf.com
Website: www.gemalf.com
Data Controller: GEM ALF SANAT ESERLERI VE DEKORATIF TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI