Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2024 · Spectecle Agency · spectecle.com
At Spectecle Agency, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit spectecle.com or contact us, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and transparently.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you fill out our contact form or request a strategy call, we collect the information you provide directly — including your name, email address, company name, project details, and budget range. We only collect what you choose to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit spectecle.com, we automatically collect certain technical information, including: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (described below) and is used solely to improve site performance and understand user behavior.
Communications
If you contact us by email at hello@spectecle.com, we retain a record of that communication, including your email address and message content, in order to respond to your inquiry and maintain accurate records.
2. How We Use Your Information
Responding to Inquiries
The primary use of information submitted through our contact form is to respond to your project inquiry, schedule a strategy call, or provide you with a proposal. We do not add you to any marketing list without your explicit consent.
Improving Our Website
Automatically collected data (analytics, page views, session data) is used to understand how visitors use spectecle.com so we can improve the experience, fix technical issues, and optimize page performance.
Legal Obligations
We may use or disclose your information where required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We Do Not Sell Your Data
Spectecle Agency does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for any purpose.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services — such as hosting providers, analytics platforms (Google Analytics), and email tools. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain contact form submissions and email communications for up to 3 years from the date of last contact. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' default retention settings (2 years for event data, 14 months for user and session data).
Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing hello@spectecle.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Rights for All Users
Regardless of your location, you have the right to: (1) know what personal information we hold about you; (2) request a copy of that information; (3) request correction of inaccurate information; (4) request deletion of your information; and (5) withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know about personal information collected, disclosed, or sold; the right to delete personal information; the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
European / UK Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@spectecle.com. We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
7. Data Security
How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS (TLS encryption), and we limit access to personal information to personnel who need it to perform their job functions.
No Guarantee
While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and keep your contact details up to date.
8. Third-Party Links
External Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our social media profiles (X/Twitter, Instagram, GitHub). This Privacy Policy applies only to spectecle.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Not Directed at Children
Spectecle Agency's website and services are intended for adults and business owners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at hello@spectecle.com and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Privacy Questions
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: Spectecle Agency Detroit, Michigan, USA Email: hello@spectecle.com Phone: +1 (313) 353-4105 We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Privacy Questions?
Reach out — we're here to help.
Email us at hello@spectecle.com or call +1 (313) 353-4105 with any privacy-related questions.