Habuyta

1. Introduction

Habuyta LLC (“Habuyta,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates a web-based platform that connects food entrepreneurs, home chefs, bakers, farmers, and small food businesses (“Sellers”) with customers (“Buyers”) and provides related tools, storefront services, discovery features, and optional transaction-processing tools (collectively, the “Platform”).

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect Personal Information when you access or use:

Our website (habuyta.com)
Our mobile applications
Related services, tools, messaging systems, storefronts, and features

By using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Scope and Roles

Habuyta operates as a technology platform and marketplace facilitator.

Sellers using the Platform operate independently. When Buyers transact with Sellers, both Habuyta and the Seller may collect and process Personal Information. Sellers are independently responsible for how they use information received in connection with transactions.

Habuyta is responsible for Personal Information it collects and processes directly through the Platform.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account & Contact Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Account username and password

Seller Identity & Verification Information

If you are a Seller, we and our payment processor (currently Stripe) may collect:

Date of birth
Government-issued ID details (where required)
Taxpayer identification number
Business registration information
Bank account information

Payment Information

Payments are processed by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers. Payment processors collect and process payment details in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Profile & Storefront Information

Business name
Photos
Product listings
Descriptions
Menu items
Pricing
Location information

This information may be publicly visible.

Communications & Messages

We collect:

Messages sent through our Platform
Customer support communications
Dispute-related communications
Feedback and reviews

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

Device Information

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Device identifiers
App usage data

Usage Data

Pages viewed
Features used
Time spent
Click behavior
Referral URLs

Location Data

Approximate location derived from IP
Precise location (if enabled in mobile app settings)

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, SDKs, and similar tools for:

Authentication
Analytics
Fraud prevention
Security
Advertising and marketing
Platform performance

You may manage cookie settings through your browser.

4. How We Use Information

We use Personal Information for the following business purposes:

Platform Operation

Create and maintain accounts
Facilitate introductions between Buyers and Sellers
Enable storefront visibility and search results
Process transactions
Provide customer support

Fraud Prevention & Platform Integrity

We use Personal Information to:

Detect fraud, abuse, and policy violations
Prevent circumvention of Platform fees
Monitor transaction patterns
Detect high-risk activity
Enforce our Terms of Use

We may monitor communications conducted through the Platform to detect attempts to:

Circumvent Platform transaction requirements
Move transactions off-platform
Engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior

Automated Risk Assessment

We may use automated systems, behavioral analytics, and algorithmic risk scoring to:

Assess transaction risk
Evaluate seller reliability
Detect suspicious activity
Apply graduated enforcement measures
Adjust fees, visibility, or payout timing

Automated decisions may affect:

Transaction processing
Account status
Feature access
Fee levels
Payout timing

Payments & Financial Administration

Process payments and payouts
Handle chargebacks and disputes
Calculate platform fees

Communications

Transaction notifications
Account updates
Security alerts
Policy changes
Marketing communications (you may opt out)

Legal Compliance

Respond to legal requests
Meet tax and reporting obligations
Comply with regulatory requirements

5. Lead Generation & Platform Introductions

When Buyers and Sellers are introduced through the Platform (“Platform Introduction”), we may collect and retain data related to:

The introduction
Subsequent messaging
Transaction behavior
Fulfillment details

We use this data to ensure compliance with our Terms, including anti-circumvention policies requiring transactions arising from Platform Introductions to remain on-platform when transaction tools are offered.

We do not sell Personal Information in the traditional sense.

We may share Personal Information as follows:

Service Providers

With vendors who assist with:

Payment processing (e.g., Stripe)
Fraud detection
Hosting
Analytics
Email delivery
Customer support
Security services

These providers are contractually restricted from using your data for unrelated purposes.

Other Users

To facilitate transactions, we may share limited information between Buyers and Sellers, including:

Name
Business name
Order details
Contact information necessary for fulfillment

Sellers are independently responsible for information they receive.

Legal & Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information:

To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal obligations
To prevent fraud or harm
To enforce our Terms

Business Transfers

In connection with merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information:

For as long as your account is active
As necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
To enforce our Terms
To prevent fraud and abuse
To comply with legal obligations

We may retain violation histories, device identifiers, and behavioral indicators to prevent re-registration after suspension or repeat misconduct.

Where possible, we may retain de-identified or aggregated data for analytics and research.

8. Account Monitoring & Enforcement

To protect Platform integrity, we may:

Monitor transaction patterns
Review account activity
Use automated risk scoring
Link related accounts based on reasonable indicators (device, payment method, IP patterns, behavioral similarity)

Enforcement measures may include:

Warning notices
Fee adjustments
Payout delays
Visibility limitations
Account suspension or termination

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Access your account information
Update profile data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise rights, contact: support@habuyta.com

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

Know what categories of Personal Information we collect
Access specific pieces of Personal Information
Request deletion (subject to exceptions)
Correct inaccurate data
Opt out of certain data sharing for advertising purposes
Non-discrimination for exercising rights

To submit a request, email: support@habuyta.com

We do not knowingly sell Personal Information of minors under 16.

11. Canada & International Users

If you access the Platform outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using the Platform, you consent to such transfer.

12. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it.

14. Sensitive Information

We ask that you do not provide sensitive Personal Information (such as racial origin, religious beliefs, health data, or criminal history) through the Platform unless explicitly required for verification purposes.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.

Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of changes.

16. Contact Us

Habuyta LLC
248 Woodcliffe Place Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63005
United States

Email: support@habuyta.com

Phone: +1-314-755-4299

Habuyta LLC Privacy Policy