Datenschutzerklärung

Personal Information We Collect

Personal information” means information that identifies you or can reasonably be associated with you.

Depending on how you interact with our Services, we may collect the following categories of information.

Contact Information

Full name
Billing and shipping address
Phone number
Email address

Financial Information

Payment card information
Transaction details
Billing records
Deposit or reservation payments

Payment data is processed securely by certified payment processors and is not stored directly by Antwerp Diamond Market.


Account Information

Username and password
Security settings
Preferences and saved information


Transaction & Order Information

Products viewed or purchased
Items added to cart
Order history
Reservation or deposit records
Resizing or service requests


Communications

Customer support requests
Emails or chat messages with our staff


Device & Usage Information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Interaction logs
Cookies and analytics data


Sources of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from:

Information you provide directly
Automated technologies on our website
Shopify and platform infrastructure
Payment processors and courier services
Marketing and analytics partners
Fraud and identity verification providers


How We Use Personal Information

We process personal information for the following purposes.

Providing and Operating the Services

Processing orders and payments
Managing reservations and deposits
Shipping and delivery coordination
Providing account functionality
Managing resizing or service requests


Marketing & Advertising

Sending promotional emails or updates
Providing product recommendations
Delivering targeted advertising where permitted by law

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.


Security & Fraud Prevention

Due to the high value of diamond transactions, we maintain strict fraud prevention systems.

We may use personal information to:

Authenticate customers
Prevent fraud or payment abuse
Detect suspicious transactions
Protect high-value orders

High-Value Order Verification

For security purposes, Antwerp Diamond Market may request additional identity verification before processing certain high-value orders, account modifications, or releasing products for shipment or pickup.


Customer Service

Responding to inquiries
Handling support requests
Maintaining communication regarding orders


Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Responding to lawful requests from authorities
Enforcing contracts and policies
Handling disputes and litigation
Meeting regulatory obligations


How We Share Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients:

Shopifyfor hosting, checkout, and technical infrastructure
Payment processorsfor secure payment processing
Insured courier servicesfor order delivery
Fraud detection providersfor transaction security
Marketing and analytics providersfor service improvement
Legal authoritieswhere required by law

Personal information may also be shared:

within our corporate group
with business partners when required to provide services
during mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring transactions


Relationship with Shopify

Our Services are hosted on Shopify, which processes personal information on our behalf to operate the e-commerce platform.

Your personal information may be transferred to Shopify and its infrastructure providers located in multiple jurisdictions.

For more information, please review:

Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy


Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

operate the website
remember user preferences
analyze website traffic
improve performance and security

Where required by law, users may manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner.


Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal information.


Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of majority.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


Data Security & Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

fulfill orders and services
maintain customer accounts
comply with legal obligations
resolve disputes
enforce agreements and policies


Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (EU, EEA, UK, and certain US states), you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Request data portability
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent
Opt out of targeted advertising where applicable

Requests may require identity verification.

You may also appoint an authorized representative to act on your behalf.


Complaints

If you have concerns about our handling of personal information, you may contact us directly.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.


International Data Transfers

Personal information may be transferred outside your country of residence.

For transfers from the EEA or UK, we rely on legally recognized safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
UK International Data Transfer Agreements
Adequacy decisions where applicable


Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or business practices.

The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.


Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests regarding your personal information, please contact:

📧 diamond@antwerpdiamondmarket.com

Head Office (UK)
Highstone Mansions 63
London, ENG NW1 9DY
United Kingdom

Showroom (Belgium)
Appelmansstraat 13
2000 Antwerp
Belgium

Antwerp Diamond Market acts as the data controller of personal information processed through its Services.