Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

At Spießente, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or purchase from us. We sell to customers worldwide, and by using our site, you agree to this policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide and data from your site use:

• Personal Info You Give Us:
  • Name, email, phone number, shipping/billing address, and payment details when you order or contact us.
  • Info shared via email (e.g., spiebente@gmail.com) or support inquiries.
• Automatically Collected Data:
  • Device info (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, cart activity).
  • Cookies and similar tools to track your experience (e.g., remembering cart contents).

We don’t knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you’re under 18, don’t share your info with us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and ship your orders worldwide.
• Communicate about purchases (e.g., confirmations, shipping updates).
• Answer your questions or requests.
• Improve our site, products, and services (e.g., analyzing trends).
• Send marketing emails about new gear or offers (opt out anytime—see Section 6).
• Prevent fraud and secure our site.

3. How We Share Your Information

We don’t sell or rent your data. We may share it with:

Service Providers: Partners like GoDaddy (payments), shipping carriers, or analytics tools, bound to protect your info.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or      property, anywhere we operate.
• Business Transfers: If we sell or merge our company, your data may transfer as      part of that process.  

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Remember your cart and preferences.
• Analyze site usage for improvements.
• Detect abandoned carts and send reminders (if you opt in).

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Marketing: Opt out of emails by clicking “unsubscribe” or emailing spiebente@gmail.com.
• Cookies: Limit tracking via browser settings.
• Access or Update: Email us to review, correct, or delete your info, subject to legal limits.
• Special Rights:
  • California Residents (CCPA): You can request to know what data we have, delete it, or opt out of “sales” (we don’t sell data, but we disclose this for clarity).
  • EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data, and object to processing.

Contact us at spiebente@gmail.com to exercise these rights. We’ll respond within legal timeframes (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

6. Data Security

We use reasonable measures (e.g., secure payment processing via GoDaddy) to protect your info. No system is fully secure, though, so you share data at your own risk. We’re not liable for breaches beyond our control.

7. International Data Transfers

We’re based in the U.S. and process data here, even for global customers. If you’re outside the U.S., your info will transfer to the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. By using our site, you consent to this. For EU/EEA users, we rely on your consent and contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling orders) as legal bases under GDPR.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your info as needed to:

• Fulfill orders and provide support.
• Meet legal obligations (e.g., tax records, typically 7 years).
• Resolve disputes.

After that, we securely delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external sites (e.g., payment processors, carriers). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before engaging.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy by posting changes here. Updates take effect immediately. Your continued use of our site means you accept them. Check back regularly.

11. Contact Us

Questions or requests? Reach us at:

• Email:      spiebente@gmail.com