Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

ALBESNI is a clothing brand based in Lebanon. We operate the website at albesni.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you when you use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information — when you create an account or join our waitlist, we collect your email address and a hashed (encrypted) password.
• Order information — when you place an order, we collect your name, phone number, WhatsApp number, email address, delivery address, and order notes.
• Usage data — we count the number of visitors to our Site. We do not store personally identifiable information for analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and fulfil your orders.
• To contact you about your order via WhatsApp or email.
• To notify you about the ALBESNI Earn Money program when it launches, if you joined the waitlist.
• To improve our website and services.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in a secure MongoDB database hosted on MongoDB Atlas. Passwords are never stored in plain text — they are hashed using bcrypt before storage. We use HTTPS for all data transmission. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

Our Site uses browser localStorage to remember your shopping cart, language preference, and login session. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. You can clear your localStorage at any time through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel — website hosting. Subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy.
• MongoDB Atlas — database hosting. Subject to MongoDB's Privacy Policy.
• WhatsApp — order communication. Subject to WhatsApp's Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent for waitlist communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site 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 so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.