Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 20, 2025

Babana Merch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website babana.xyz and make purchases from our store.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Billing and shipping addresses
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Account credentials (username and encrypted password)
• Order history and preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses
• Shopping cart contents

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Respond to customer service requests
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Printful: For order fulfillment and shipping
• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Cloudinary: For image hosting and optimization
• Email service providers: For transactional emails

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulations, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal information
• PCI DSS compliance for payment processing

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@babana.xyz

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Order information is typically retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

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