Privacy Policy
Spectrum Scientific, Inc.
Last Updated: 15 January 2026
Overview
Spectrum Scientific, Inc. (“Spectrum Scientific,” “SSI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a United States based company engaged in the design, manufacture, and supply of precision optical components, coatings, and opto-mechanical solutions for scientific, industrial, and instrumentation markets.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, attend events, request technical or commercial information, or otherwise interact with SSI in a business-to-business (B2B) context.
Company & Data Controller Information
Spectrum Scientific, Inc. is the data controller for personal information collected through this website and related business activities.
Spectrum Scientific, Inc.
16992 Hale Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
United States
Email: info@ssioptics.com
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Visitors to our website
- Business contacts, customers, suppliers, and partners
- Marketing, technical, and commercial communications
- Trade-show, conference, and event interactions
It applies only to online and electronic interactions and does not cover offline data collected outside these contexts unless explicitly stated.
Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Business Identity Information
- Name
- Job title
- Company or organization
- Professional or technical interests
Contact Information
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Billing and delivery addresses
Commercial & Transaction Information
- Products or services purchased or requested
- Order history and quotations
- Payment and invoicing information (processed via secure third-party providers)
Technical & Device Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Time zone and approximate geographic location
- Log files and diagnostic data
Website Usage Information
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
- Referral sources
Marketing & Communications Information
- Marketing preferences
- Email engagement data (opens, clicks)
- Records of correspondence with SSI
Aggregated or De-identified Data
We may use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics, reporting, and business planning. This data does not identify individuals.
How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:
- Direct interactions (enquiries, orders, downloads, registrations)
- Website technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
- Email communications and CRM systems
- Trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
- Authorized third-party partners and distributors
How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to technical or commercial enquiries
- Providing products, services, and customer support
- Managing business relationships
- Improving our website, products, and services
- Sending relevant B2B marketing and technical communications
- Administering events, surveys, or promotions
- Complying with legal, regulatory, accounting, and export-control obligations
SSI does not use personal information for consumer profiling or automated decision-making.
Legal Bases for Processing (International Visitors)
SSI is governed by United States law.
However, where required by applicable data-protection laws (for example, where visitors or customers are located in the United Kingdom, the European Union, or other jurisdictions with comparable data-protection requirements), we process personal data in accordance with those laws, including UK GDPR and EU GDPR, using the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate business interests (B2B communications, relationship management, product development)
- Legal obligations
- Consent, where required (e.g. cookies, certain marketing activities)
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.
Marketing Communications
SSI engages primarily in B2B marketing.
We may send technical updates, product information, or industry communications where permitted by law. You may opt out at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or
- Emailing info@ssioptics.com with “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line
Opting out of marketing communications does not affect transactional, contractual, or legally required communications.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Analyse website performance
- Support marketing and advertising activities (where permitted)
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help us analyse performance and deliver relevant content.
Types of cookies we use include:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core website functionality, security, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be disabled.
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Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent) so we can improve performance and usability.
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Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
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Marketing Cookies: Used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and, where permitted, to deliver relevant advertisements.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only with your consent. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website. We use the wpconsent_preferences cookie to store your cookie consent preference and this data is held for 30 days.
Disclosure of Information
SSI does not sell personal information.
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers (IT, hosting, CRM, analytics, payment processing)
- Professional advisers (legal, accounting, compliance)
- Authorities where required by law
All service providers are contractually required to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.
International Data Transfers
SSI is headquartered in the United States. Personal information collected from individuals may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and in other countries where SSI or its service providers operate.
Where required by applicable data-protection laws (including EU GDPR, UK GDPR, and comparable data-protection regimes in other jurisdictions), transfers of personal data across borders are carried out using appropriate safeguards. These may include European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers subject to EU GDPR, the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or the UK Addendum to the EU SCCs for transfers subject to UK GDPR, together with supplementary technical and organisational measures where required, or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data, the purpose of processing, and applicable legal obligations.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:
- Secure servers and encrypted communications
- Access controls and confidentiality obligations
- Secure payment processing systems
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request data portability (where applicable)
Requests may be submitted to info@ssioptics.com.
US State Privacy Rights (Including California)
Where applicable under US state privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act – CPRA), you may have additional rights such as the right to know, delete, or correct personal information.
SSI does not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to third-party sites. SSI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: