Effective Date: August 4, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how BeyondTheWeb.shop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users who visit or make a purchase from our website.
By using this site, you consent to the practices outlined below.
1. Who we are
BeyondTheWeb.shop is an online retailer that specializes in the sale of exotic arachnids, including spiderlings, juveniles, spiders, and insects. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in compliance with applicable laws.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Full name
- Email address
- Shipping and billing address
- Contact number (optional)
- Order details
- Payment method (via secure third-party gateways)
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source
- Interaction with our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Communicate with you about your orders or inquiries
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website functionality and customer experience
- Prevent fraudulent transactions and ensure website security
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Payment Security
We use secure third-party payment processors such as PayPal and Stripe. Your payment information is encrypted and processed directly by the payment provider. BeyondTheWeb.shop does not store or access your full credit or debit card details.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Complete your transactions
- Maintain accurate business and tax records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Provide customer service and order history
6. Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
- SSL encryption for all website traffic
- Secure web hosting infrastructure
- Strong administrative access controls
- Regular site monitoring and malware scanning
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking tools to improve functionality and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect site performance.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of your rights, contact us at: admin@beyondtheweb.shop
9. Third-party Services
We may include links to third-party platforms such as social media or payment gateways. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their individual policies before sharing personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, with the effective date revised accordingly. Your continued use of our website after any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.