Last Updated: July 22, 2025

At Spinto Fitness USA, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, https://spintofitnessusa.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below. We’ve crafted this policy to be transparent, user-friendly, and compliant with applicable data protection laws, ensuring you feel confident about how your information is handled.

Who We Are

Spinto Fitness USA is a dedicated provider of high-quality fitness equipment, designed to empower lifters and athletes to achieve their goals. Our website, https://spintofitnessusa.com, serves as a platform for showcasing our products, sharing fitness insights, and engaging with our community. Whether you’re browsing our gear, leaving a comment, or creating an account, we prioritize your privacy and strive to create a secure online experience.

Information We Collect

We collect data to enhance your experience on our website, provide personalized services, and maintain a secure environment. The types of data we collect depend on how you interact with our site. Below, we detail the specific categories of information we gather and why.

Comments

When you leave a comment on our blog posts or product pages, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, including:

  • Name: To identify you as the commenter.
  • Email Address: To verify your identity and enable notifications about comment replies or approvals.
  • Comment Content: The text you submit, which may be displayed publicly.
  • IP Address: To assist in spam detection and ensure the security of our platform.
  • Browser User Agent String: To help identify your device and browser for spam prevention and site optimization.

To enhance your commenting experience, we may use the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address is sent to Gravatar to check if you’re registered with their service. Gravatar’s privacy policy, available at https://automattic.com/privacy/, governs their data practices. If your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly alongside your comment, adding a personal touch to the conversation.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website (e.g., in a comment or user profile), we strongly recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Any visitor to our site can download and extract such data, potentially revealing your location. To protect your privacy, please remove or disable location metadata before uploading images. We do not actively collect or store this metadata, but we encourage vigilance to safeguard your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. We use cookies in the following ways:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to cookies that save your name, email, and website URL for convenience on future comments. These cookies last for one year, reducing the need to re-enter your details.
  • Login Cookies: When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser. Upon logging in, we set cookies to store your login information (lasting two days) and display preferences (lasting one year). If you select “Remember Me,” login cookies extend to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
  • Editing Cookies: When you edit or publish an article (e.g., in a user-contributed blog post), a cookie stores the post ID for one day. This cookie contains no personal data and simply aids in the editing process.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may impact site functionality. We aim to use cookies minimally and purposefully to enhance your experience without compromising your privacy.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or social media posts, from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram). This content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These external sites may:

  • Collect data about your interaction with the embedded content.
  • Use cookies or tracking technologies to monitor your activity.
  • Track your behavior, especially if you’re logged into their platform (e.g., a YouTube account).

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites to understand their data practices. Spinto Fitness USA is not responsible for the data collection or practices of these external platforms.

Who We Share Your Data With

We take data sharing seriously and limit it to what’s necessary to operate our website and provide our services. Specifically:

  • Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be processed by an automated spam detection service to maintain a high-quality, spam-free experience. This service may analyze your IP address and comment content to identify potential spam.
  • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email to enhance security and verify the request’s origin.
  • Service Providers: We may share limited data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting services, payment processors) to support website functionality, process transactions, or improve user experience. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations:

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata (e.g., IP address, email) are retained indefinitely to streamline comment moderation and enable automatic approval of follow-up comments. This ensures a seamless commenting experience for returning users.
  • User Profiles: If you register for an account, your personal information (e.g., name, email, display preferences) is stored in your user profile indefinitely, unless you request deletion. This allows you to manage your account and access personalized features.
  • Cookies: As noted, comment cookies last one year, login cookies last two days (or two weeks with “Remember Me”), and editing cookies expire after one day.

Data no longer needed for its original purpose is securely deleted or anonymized, except where we’re required to retain it for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Your Rights Over Your Data

We empower you to control your personal information. If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request an exported file of all personal data we hold about you, including comments, profile information, and any data you’ve provided.
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information via your user profile (except for usernames, which cannot be changed without administrative assistance).
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, including comments and account information. We’ll comply promptly, except for data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes (e.g., to comply with tax laws or prevent fraud).
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing activities, such as automated spam detection, by contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email or form link]. We’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days, as required by applicable data protection laws.

Where Your Data Is Sent

To maintain a secure and user-friendly website, some data may be processed by third-party services:

  • Spam Detection: Comments are checked by an automated spam detection service, which may process your IP address, browser details, and comment content to identify spam. This service may operate outside your country, depending on your location.
  • Hosting and Analytics: Our website is hosted on servers that may be located in different regions. Analytics tools may process anonymized data (e.g., page views, device type) to help us improve site performance.
  • Payment Processors: If you make a purchase, your payment information (e.g., credit card details) is handled by secure third-party processors, not stored on our servers.

We ensure all third-party providers comply with strict data protection standards, such as GDPR or CCPA, where applicable. If you’re in a region with specific data transfer regulations (e.g., the EU), we take steps to ensure your data is protected during cross-border transfers.

Security Measures

We take robust steps to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our website is encrypted using industry-standard protocols (e.g., HTTPS).
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and only for specific, legitimate purposes.
  • Regular Audits: We periodically review our systems and processes to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

While no online platform can guarantee absolute security, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards to safeguard your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website features. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we’ll notify registered users via email or a prominent website notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out to us at:

We’re here to address your concerns and ensure your experience with Spinto Fitness USA is secure and enjoyable.

Your trust is our priority. Thank you for choosing Spinto Fitness USA.