Privacy Policy

At Habesha Gebeya, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our multi-vendor marketplace website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us directly, including:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and physical billing/delivery address.
• Order Details: Details of the products you browse, add to your cart, or purchase from our vendors.
• Account Credentials: If you register for an account, we collect login details and password hashes (encrypted securely).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following business purposes:

• To process and fulfill orders placed through the marketplace, including sharing delivery addresses and item names with the respective local vendors.
• To securely process payments using Stripe.
• To communicate with you regarding your orders, account status, or customer support queries.
• To improve our marketplace services, user experience, and database operations.

3. Third-Party Payments (Stripe)

All payments on our platform are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store, process, or see your raw credit card numbers. Stripe collects and processes payment information in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.

4. Information Sharing & Vendors

To fulfill your order, we must share your name, delivery address, phone number, and purchased items list with the specific local vendor shops that fulfill those items. Vendors are contractually prohibited from using your data for any marketing or unrelated purpose.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, please contact us at stayonpath1@gmail.com.

6. SMS/Text Messaging Privacy & Opt-In Protection

We value your privacy and the confidentiality of your mobile communication. All the above categories of personal information exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.