Privacy Policy

Overview

GemID (“the App”) is a gemstone identification tool developed and operated by Compton Consulting (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We collect only what is necessary to provide the service.

Information We Collect

Account information

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google account. This information is used solely to identify your account and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Identification sessions

If you save an identification session to a collection (available on paid plans), we store the observations you entered, the candidate gem names, your conclusion, and any notes you added. This data is stored in your account and is not used for any purpose other than displaying it back to you.

Subscription information

We store your subscription tier (Free, Hobbyist, or Pro) to determine which features are available to you. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers and we do not store payment card details.

Device storage

The App stores a daily usage counter locally on your device using standard browser storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Information We Do Not Collect

• Location data
• Camera or microphone access
• Contacts or address book
• Usage analytics or behavioral tracking
• Advertising identifiers
• Crash reports or diagnostic data beyond what Firebase provides by default

How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate your account and maintain your session
• To store and display your saved gem collections
• To enforce subscription tier features
• To respond to support requests you initiate

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

GemID is built on Google Firebase, which provides authentication, database, and hosting infrastructure. Your data is stored on Google's servers and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Future versions of GemID may use RevenueCat for subscription management. If and when that integration is added, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Data Retention

Your account data and saved sessions are retained for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated data at any time from the account settings screen within the App. Upon deletion, your data is permanently removed from our systems within 30 days.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction — request that inaccurate data be corrected
• Deletion — request that your data be deleted
• Portability — request your data in a portable format
• Objection — object to how your data is processed

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom have these rights under the GDPR. California residents have similar rights under the CCPA. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

Children's Privacy

GemID is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at: