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