Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Spero Protection Clothing Corporation, an Oregon corporation ("Spero," "we," "us," "our"), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit speroprotectionclothing.com or place an order, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your data. If you have any questions, contact us at sa***@*********************ng.com.

1. Who We Are

Spero Protection Clothing Corporation is the data controller for personal information collected through this website.

• Legal entity: Spero Protection Clothing Corporation (Oregon corporation, Registry #2069089-98)
• Founder, President & Registered Agent: Matthew Landman
• Mailing address: 258 A ST, Suite 1, PMB #14, Ashland, OR 97520, USA
• Contact email: sa***@*********************ng.com

2. Information We Collect

Information you give us directly:

• Account / order information: Name, shipping address, billing address, email, phone number, and the contents of your order
• Payment information: Credit card details are entered on our checkout page but transmitted directly to and processed by our PCI-compliant payment processors (Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Communications: Any message you send us through our contact form, customer service email, or social channels
• Newsletter / email signup: Email address and any preferences you provide
• Reviews and submissions: Product reviews, photos, testimonials, and any content you choose to submit

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring website
• Site interaction data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search terms used on our site
• Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 7 below

Information from third parties:

• Payment verification: Our payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) may share fraud-risk indicators with us
• Shipping: Our carriers (USPS, UPS) share delivery status

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any information through this site. Parents or guardians may purchase children's products on behalf of their children; the data subject in that case is the purchasing adult.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Communicate with you about your order, shipping updates, and post-purchase support
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Send marketing emails about new products, sales, and content (only if you have subscribed; you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Improve our website, products, and customer experience
• Comply with legal obligations (tax reporting, recordkeeping)
• Respond to legal requests and protect our rights

We do not use your information to make automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We share information only with service providers who need it to operate our business. We require all processors to maintain reasonable security measures. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may also disclose information when required by law, in response to lawful subpoenas, court orders, or government requests; to enforce our Terms & Conditions; to protect our rights, property, or safety; or to investigate suspected fraud.

If Spero is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you by email and/or a prominent notice on our site if such a transfer occurs.

5. International Data Transfers

Spero is based in the United States. If you visit our site or place an order from outside the U.S. (including from the European Union, the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions), your personal information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S.

For EU and UK customers: We rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable) and Standard Contractual Clauses through our processors to provide appropriate safeguards for international transfers, in accordance with GDPR Article 46. By using our site or placing an order, you consent to this transfer.

6. SMS / Text Messaging

Spero does not currently send SMS or text-message communications. If we add an SMS program in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and require separate opt-in consent before sending any messages.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our site and improve your experience.

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the site to function — cart, checkout, login. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, Site Kit). Anonymized IP addresses where supported.
• Marketing cookies: Used by our email marketing platform to measure campaign effectiveness, and by our anti-spam plugin (Cleantalk) to detect bot submissions.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and through our cookie-consent banner. Disabling cookies will limit some site functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.

8. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as we need it for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:

• Order and transaction records: 7 years (required for IRS and Oregon state tax records)
• Customer service communications: 3 years
• Marketing email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Cart and checkout data (incomplete checkouts): 30 days
• Website analytics: Up to 14 months (Google Analytics default)
• Account data: Until you request deletion or your account becomes inactive for 5 years

9. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

For all customers:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal retention requirements above)
• Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email

For California residents (CCPA / CPRA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
• Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (note: we do not sell your information)
• Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

For EU and UK residents (GDPR):

• Right of access (Article 15)
• Right to rectification (Article 16)
• Right to erasure / "right to be forgotten" (Article 17)
• Right to restriction of processing (Article 18)
• Right to data portability (Article 19)
• Right to object to processing (Article 21)
• Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

How to exercise these rights. Email us at sa***@*********************ng.com with your request and the email address associated with your account. We will respond within 30 days (45 days for complex requests under CCPA; we will notify you if we need the extension).

10. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS / TLS encryption on all site traffic
• PCI-compliant payment processing (we never store full credit card numbers)
• Limited employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular software and plugin updates
• Active anti-spam protection (Cleantalk) and ongoing security hardening

No system is 100% secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a confirmed data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours, consistent with GDPR Article 33 and Oregon law (ORS 646A.604).

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party sites (Frankenskies, WakingUpWithMatt, manufacturer pages, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be communicated by a notice on our homepage or by email. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or any other concerns about this policy:

For EU residents: While we are not currently required to appoint an EU representative, you may contact us directly with any inquiry.