Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

YAS

Last Updated: April 2025

1. Introduction

YAS ('YAS', 'we', 'us', or 'our') is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit or make a purchase from our Shopify store at yas.myshopify.com.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

       Full name and contact details (email, phone number)

       Delivery address and billing information

       Payment details (processed securely via Shopify Payments — we do not store card numbers)

       Communications you send us via email, WhatsApp, or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

       IP address and browser type

       Pages visited and time spent on site

       Device type and operating system

       Referring website or search term

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

       Process and fulfil your orders

       Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and receipts

       Respond to customer service enquiries

       Send promotional emails and offers (only with your consent)

       Improve our website and product offerings

       Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

       Delivery partners (for order fulfilment purposes only)

       Shopify Inc. (our e-commerce platform provider)

       Payment processors (M-Pesa, card processors)

       Email/SMS marketing tools (only if you have opted in)

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by Kenyan law. Order records are retained for a minimum of 5 years for accounting and tax compliance.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

       Access the personal data we hold about you

       Request correction of inaccurate data

       Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

       Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@yas.com.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some website functionality.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account details confidential.

9. Changes to This Policy

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