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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 5, 2025

Introduction

Spectacle Prints ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online printing platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform. By accessing or using Spectacle Prints, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways, including information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our platform.

Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address, password)
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Design files and print specifications
  • Customer support communications

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Processing and fulfilling your print orders
  • Sending order confirmations and delivery updates
  • Processing payments and preventing fraudulent transactions
  • Improving and personalizing your experience
  • Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests
  • Sending promotional emails and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform
  • Complying with legal obligations

File Uploads & Print Data

Important Notice

Your design files and print specifications are treated as confidential and are used solely for fulfilling your orders. We do not use your designs for any other purpose.

When you upload files to Spectacle Prints, we store them securely on encrypted servers. Your files are:

  • Protected with industry-standard encryption
  • Accessible only to you and authorized printing staff
  • Retained for your records and reordering purposes
  • Deleted upon request or after 12 months of inactivity

We may collect metadata about your uploads (file size, format, upload date) for platform analytics and optimization purposes only.

Payments & Security

We do not directly store your credit card information. All payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors. Your payment data is encrypted and secured according to industry standards.

We take the security of your data very seriously and implement:

  • HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
  • Secure password hashing and storage
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Firewall protection and intrusion detection
  • Limited access to sensitive information
  • Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and others

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics about how our platform is used.

Types of Cookies

  • Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality (login, cart, security)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
  • Marketing cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we share information with service providers necessary to operate our platform:

  • Payment processors (for transaction processing)
  • Shipping carriers (for delivery services)
  • Cloud storage providers (for data backup and security)
  • Analytics platforms (for usage insights)
  • Email service providers (for communications)
  • Customer support tools (for helpdesk services)

All third-party service providers are contractually required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Account information: Retained until you request deletion
  • Order information: Retained for 7 years (tax/legal compliance)
  • Design files: Retained for 12 months after last activity
  • Analytics data: Retained for 24 months
  • Cookies: Vary by type (essential: session, marketing: up to 12 months)

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent to data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Information section below.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email

privacy@spectacleprints.com

Mailing Address

Spectacle Prints, Inc.
Privacy Department
123 Print Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Response Time

privacy@spectacleprints.com