Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official Bayaan merchandise store (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or make purchases from us.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you make a purchase or contact us, we may collect:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Billing and Shipping Address
Payment information (processed securely through PayFast)
Order details

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect:

IP address
Browser and device information
Cookies and usage data
Pages visited and time spent on the site

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, keep your shopping cart active, and analyze website performance.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process and deliver your orders
Communicate about orders and customer support
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send updates or promotional offers (only if you opt-in)
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
Comply with legal regulations

5. Payment Processing via PayFast

We use PayFast, a secure third-party payment gateway, to process all online transactions.

a. What PayFast Handles

When you make a payment, your financial information (such as credit/debit card details or bank account information) is securely handled by PayFast, not by us.

b. What We Do NOT Store

We do not store, see, or access your full payment information, including:

Card numbers
CVV codes
Bank login information

c. PayFast Compliance

PayFast is compliant with PKI standards and uses:

Encrypted transactions
Secure SSL communication
Fraud monitoring tools
International security protocols (e.g., PCI DSS)

For more information, you can refer to PayFast’s Privacy Policy on their official website.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We only share necessary information with:

PayFast (for payment processing)
Courier/shipping partners
Technical partners and website service providers
Legal authorities when required by law

Each third party only receives the minimum necessary information to perform their service.

7. Data Protection & Retention

We implement strong safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Your data is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal data we hold
Correct inaccuracies
Delete your data
Opt-out of marketing
Request a copy of your information

To make a request, contact us at the email listed below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Bayaan Merch Store
📧 Email: bayaanofficial@gmail.com
🌐 Website: merch.bayaanofficial.com