Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Spare Parts Labs, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates schmee. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information (email address, username, display name)
- Profile information (avatar, bio, expertise, location)
- Content you create (posts, articles)
- Communications with us or other users
Information Collected Automatically
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- IP address and approximate location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our service
- Create and manage your account
- Enable connections between users and experts
- Send you updates, notifications, and marketing communications
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Profile: Information you include in your public profile is visible to other users
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist in operating our service
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sparepartslabs.com.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.
9. Third-Party Services
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
11. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Spare Parts Labs, Inc.
Email: privacy@sparepartslabs.com