Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2025

AYAKAS operates this store and website (https://ayakas.com), including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). AYAKAS is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect or Process

When we use the term "personal information," we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. Personal information does not include information that is collected anonymously or that has been de-identified, so that it cannot identify or be reasonably linked to you. We may collect or process the following categories of personal information, including inferences drawn from this personal information, depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law:

Contact details including your name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.
Financial information including credit card, debit card, and financial account numbers, payment card information, financial account information, transaction details, form of payment, payment confirmation and other payment details.
Account information including your username, password, security questions, preferences and settings.
Transaction information including the items you view, put in your cart, add to your wishlist, or purchase, return, exchange or cancel and your past transactions.
Communications with us including the information you include in communications with us, for example, when sending a customer support inquiry.
Device information including information about your device, browser, or network connection, your IP address, and other unique identifiers.
Usage information including information regarding your interaction with the Services, including how and when you interact with or navigate the Services.

Personal Information Sources

We may collect personal information from the following sources:

Directly from you including when you create an account, visit or use the Services, communicate with us, or otherwise provide us with your personal information;
Automatically through the Services including from your device when you use our products or services or visit our websites, and through the use of cookies and similar technologies;
From our service providers including when we engage them to enable certain technology and when they collect or process your personal information on our behalf;
From our partners or other third parties.

How We Use Your Personal Information

Depending on how you interact with us or which of the Services you use, we may use personal information for the following purposes:

Provide, Tailor, and Improve the Services.
Marketing and Advertising.
Security and Fraud Prevention.
Communicating with You.
Legal Reasons.

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

With Shopify, vendors, and service providers who perform services on our behalf;
With business and marketing partners;
With third parties when you consent or direct us to do so;
With our affiliates;
In connection with a business transaction or legal obligation.

Relationship with Shopify

The Services are hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information to provide and improve the Services. For more details on how Shopify uses your data and how to exercise your rights, visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy or the Shopify Privacy Portal.

Third Party Websites and Links

The Services may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy or security practices. You should review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Children's Data

Our Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of majority. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

Security and Retention of Your Information

We use reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain data only as long as necessary for legal, operational, or service purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information;
Object to or restrict processing;
Withdraw consent;
Opt-out of targeted advertising;
Request data portability.

You can exercise these rights through the Services or by contacting us.

Complaints

If you have complaints or wish to appeal a decision, contact us. You may also contact your local data protection authority. EEA residents can find their authority here.

International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside your country, including to the U.S. We use lawful mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our site with the new "Last updated" date.

Contact

Should you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of the rights available to you, please contact us:

Email: shop@ayakas.com
Phone: +1 272 892 3186
Address: 292 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

For the purpose of applicable data protection laws, AYAKAS is the data controller of your personal information.