PRiVACY POLiCY

Spread Havik respects your privacy. This explains what we collect, why, and how you can control it. By creating an account or using our site, you agree to this policy.

1. What We Collect

  • Account info: Name, email, password (encrypted).
  • Order info: Shipping address, payment details (handled securely by payment processors).
  • Site usage: Pages visited, clicks, device info, IP addresses.
  • Optional: Marketing preferences if you opt in.

2. How We Use It

  • Manage your account and orders.
  • Communicate important info, updates, or promotions.
  • Improve our products, services, and site experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Bases (GDPR)

  • If you’re in the EU, we only process your data when:
  • You’ve consented.
  • It’s necessary for our contract with you (like fulfilling orders).
  • We have a legitimate interest (improving our site, preventing fraud).
  • We’re legally required.

4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

  • Access: Ask what data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Fix mistakes in your data.
  • Deletion: Request we delete your info (unless legally required to keep it).
  • Opt-out of sale: We don’t sell your info, but California residents can still request this.
  • Marketing: Unsubscribe anytime from emails.

5. Cookies & Tracking

  • We use cookies for site functionality and analytics. You can block or delete them in your browser, but some features may break.

6. Data Sharing & Security

  • Payment info goes only to trusted processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.).
  • We don’t sell or rent your data.
  • We may share info with service providers who help run the site, but only as needed.
  • We use industry-standard security to protect your data, but no system is 100% safe.

7. Children & Age Limit

  • Our site is for humans 18 and older. If you’re under 18 (or under the legal age to buy knives in your area), you’re not allowed to create an account or make purchases. We don’t knowingly collect info from anyone under 18.

8. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this policy. Major changes will be communicated via the site or email. Minor updates? Check back occasionally.

9. Contact

Questions, concerns, or data requests? Email us at [email address]. We respond as soon as we finish sharpening the knives.

Bottom line: Minimal data, maximum respect. No shady stuff, ever.