Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

At YabaPaw, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website yabastore.com or make a purchase from us. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal identification: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address
• Payment information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely — we do not store card numbers)
• Account information: Username and password if you create an account
• Communications: Messages you send us via email or contact forms

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process and fulfil your orders and send related information (confirmations, invoices, tracking)
• To manage your account and provide customer support
• To send promotional communications (only with your consent — you can unsubscribe anytime)
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To detect and prevent fraud and ensure site security
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site, remember your preferences, and analyse how our site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website, including the shopping cart.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business, including:

• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) for secure transaction processing
• Shipping carriers to deliver your orders
• Email marketing platforms (only if you have opted in)
• Analytics providers to understand site usage

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission, secure payment processing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in our emails
• Data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@yabastore.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: