Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how YAVY Studio ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit yavylab.com, place an order, or contact us.

We sell made-to-order leather accessories to customers in Europe, the United States, and other countries. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where it applies.

1. Who we are

Data controller:
YAVY Studio
5, Lursab Sharashidze street, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Email: info@yavylab.com
Website: https://yavylab.com
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at info@yavylab.com.

2. What data we collect

We may collect the following information, when you place an order:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Shipping address
• Billing details required for payment
• Order details (products, colors, customization notes, comments)
• Preferred messenger for order follow-up (WhatsApp or Instagram, if provided)
• Payment status and transaction reference (via PayPal)

When you contact us

• Name, email, phone number, or messenger handle
• Content of your message and any information you choose to share

When you visit our website

• IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URL
• Cookie and similar technology data (see Section 8)

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Process and fulfill your order
• Confirm payment and send order-related emails
• Contact you about colors, customization, or shipping (via email, WhatsApp, or Instagram)
• Ship your order and provide tracking information
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it (with your consent where required)
• Run advertising and measure campaign performance (with your consent where required)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests (e.g. fraud prevention, record keeping)

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal basis (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process your data on the following bases:
You may withdraw consent for cookies at any time (see Section 8). Withdrawal does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.

5. How we share your data

We share data only when necessary:
These providers may process data outside your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) offered by these services.
We may also disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. How long we keep your data

• Order data: for as long as needed to fulfill the order and for 5 years afterward for accounting, tax, and warranty purposes
• Customer correspondence: up to 2 years after the last contact, unless a longer period is required by law
• Analytics and marketing data: according to the retention settings of Google and Meta, or until you withdraw consent
• Cookie consent records: as required by applicable law

When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent (for consent-based processing)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

EEA residents: you may contact your national supervisory authority. A list is available at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, email info@yavylab.com.
To make a request, contact us at info@yavylab.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. Cookies and tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Essential cookies
Required for the website and store to function (e.g. cart, session). These do not require consent.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
Help us understand how visitors use the site. Loaded only with your consent.
Advertising cookies (Facebook Pixel)
Help us measure ads and reach relevant audiences. Loaded only with your consent.
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner on our website. You can also manage cookies in your browser settings.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Payment processing is handled by PayPal — we do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-party links

Our website may link to Instagram, WhatsApp, PayPal, or other third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact

YAVY Studio
Email: info@yavylab.com
Website: https://yavylab.com