Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 5, 2026 · Last Updated: June 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Bags In Leather (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website bagsinleather.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

We ship to customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and we comply with applicable privacy laws in each of these regions, including:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — EU/UK
  • CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act) — United States
  • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) — Canada – Australian Privacy Act 1988 — Australia

By using our website or placing an order, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

Our business is located in Tetouan, Morocco.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our site, you may provide us with the following information:

  • Name — when placing an order or contacting us
  • Email address — for order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer support
  • Shipping and billing address — to deliver your order
  • Phone number — for delivery-related communication (optional)
  • Payment information — credit/debit card details or PayPal account (processed securely through third-party payment gateways; we never store your full card number on our servers)
  • Order details — products purchased, order history, and preferences
  • Messages — any communications you send us via our contact form or email

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Date and time of your visit

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5: Cookies below).

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not knowingly collect:

  • Social Security numbers, government-issued ID numbers, or passport numbers
  • Financial account numbers (bank account, routing numbers)
  • Health or medical information
  • Biometric data
  • Information from children under 16 (see Section 10)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders — including shipping, payment processing, and sending order confirmations and tracking updates
  • To communicate with you — responding to customer service inquiries, warranty claims, or return requests
  • To send marketing emails — leather care tips, new arrivals, and promotions (only with your consent; you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To improve our website — analyzing how visitors use our site to improve navigation, product pages, and the shopping experience
  • To prevent fraud — detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access
  • To comply with legal obligations — tax reporting, regulatory requirements, and responding to lawful data requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR and similar regulations, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity — processing your order, shipping your bag, and handling returns or warranty claims
  • Consent — sending you marketing emails or newsletters (you can withdraw consent at any time)
  • Legitimate interests — improving our website, preventing fraud, and understanding how customers interact with our store
  • Legal obligation — retaining financial records as required by tax and commercial law

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our site.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies — required for the site to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, checkout process, login sessions).
    These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay). We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data.
  • Functionality cookies — remember your preferences such as language, currency, and recently viewed products.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from completing a purchase on our site.

For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with the following categories of service providers who help us operate our business:

  • Payment processors — to securely process your credit card or PayPal payment (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). They are PCI-DSS compliant and do not share your payment details with us beyond what is necessary to complete the transaction.
  • Shipping carriers — DHL Express and FedEx receive your name, shipping address, and phone number to deliver your order.
  • Email service providers — to send order confirmations, shipping updates, and marketing emails (if you’ve opted in).
  • Analytics providers — Google Analytics collects anonymized data about website usage. Google’s privacy policy applies to the data they collect.
  • Hosting provider — our website is hosted on secure servers. Your data is stored with industry-standard encryption. We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bags In Leather, our customers, or others.

7. International Data Transfers

Our business is located in Morocco, and we serve customers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers outside the EU/UK
  • Ensuring all third-party service providers maintain adequate data protection measures

By placing an order with us, you consent to the transfer of your data to Morocco and other countries where our service providers operate.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Order and transaction data — retained for 5 years to comply with
    tax, accounting, and warranty obligations
  • Customer service communications — retained for 2 years after the last interaction
  • Marketing email lists — retained until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data — retained in anonymized form for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Cookies — see individual cookie lifespans in your browser settings

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at contact@bagsinleather.com and we will promptly delete it.

10. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use the following measures to protect your data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption — all data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted
  • Secure payment processing — payments are handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors
  • Access controls — only authorized personnel can access customer data
  • Regular security updates — our website platform and plugins are regularly updated

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media profiles, payment processors, or external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies
of any third-party website you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: contact@bagsinleather.com
Location: Tetouan, Morocco

Response time: Within 30 days for privacy-related requests.
For general inquiries: Within 24 hours, Monday–Friday.