Welcome to The Kabayan (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, www.thekabayan.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
When you use The Kabayan, we may collect personal data such as:
Your name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Location or city
Account credentials
Ad details (title, description, price, images)
Communication messages
Payment-related data (handled by Stripe — see below)
When you visit or interact with the site, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring URLs
This data helps us improve performance and user experience.
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Publish and manage your listings
Communicate with you (e.g., messages, notifications)
Provide customer support
Process payments via Stripe (we don’t store your card info)
Prevent fraud or misuse
Improve our platform and user experience
Send occasional emails (promotions, updates — opt-out available)
We use Stripe to securely handle payments. When you make a payment:
Your card information is not stored on our servers.
Stripe collects and processes the transaction on our behalf.
For more details, refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Remember preferences
Measure traffic and usage
Personalize your experience
You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it:
With service providers (e.g., Stripe, hosting services)
If required by law (e.g., government requests, legal disputes)
To protect our rights, users, or property
Other users may see your public listing info (e.g., ad title, description, photos, price, and city). Private data like your email is never shown publicly.
We implement security measures to protect your information. However, no method is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account login safe.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access or update your personal data
Delete your account and associated data
Opt out of promotional emails
Request a copy of your stored data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@thekabayan.com.
We keep your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion at any time.
Our site may link to third-party websites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies separately.
Our site is not intended for children under 13 (or under the age allowed in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post the revised version with the date of the update. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled:
📧 Email: support@thekabayan.com
🌐 Website: www.thekabayan.com
