> Is Spring (Teespring) GDPR compliant? US data transfers, SCCs, DPA requirements and how to sell merchandise through Spring to EU customers lawfully. > > Canonical: https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/ecommerce/spring E-commerce # Spring (formerly Teespring) Unclassified · [Official website](https://spring.io) Spring (formerly Teespring) is a US-based creator commerce platform that enables content creators to design and sell custom merchandise directly to their audience. When EU customers make purchases, their personal data (name, address, email, payment details) is processed on US infrastructure. SCCs and a DPA with Spring are required. Creators must disclose Spring as a data processor in their privacy policy. [Block Spring (formerly Teespring) until consent](https://app.flowconsent.com/auth/sign-up?utm_source=flowconsent.com\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_campaign=ecommerce) · [Scan my site](https://www.flowconsent.com/en/scan) At a glance - Category [E-commerce](https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/ecommerce) - Consent Unclassified - Prior consent Required - Documented cookies 5 - Third-party domains 5 - Servers United States (Spring is a US-based platform) Overview ## What does Spring (formerly Teespring) do? ## **What is Spring (formerly Teespring)?** Spring is a creator commerce platform enabling YouTubers, streamers, and content creators to design and sell custom merchandise through a branded storefront. Products are printed and fulfilled on-demand. Creators link to their Spring store and Spring handles payment, fulfilment, and customer service. ## **GDPR and US creator commerce** EU customer data is processed on Spring's US infrastructure. SCCs are the applicable transfer mechanism. Creators using Spring must sign a DPA with Spring and disclose Spring in their privacy policy as a processor for order fulfilment. Spring's own privacy policy and DPA terms govern their data handling obligations. ## **Practical compliance steps** Review Spring's DPA and sign it. Disclose Spring as a processor in your privacy policy with the US transfer notice. Add a cookie consent banner on your creator page if you use Spring's analytics pixels. Provide customer service contact for data subject rights requests related to Spring orders. Compliance ## Spring (formerly Teespring) and the GDPR Spring (formerly Teespring) is classified as “Unclassified”. On a site that targets European visitors, it must only load after the visitor consents, and it must be listed in your cookie policy. - Legal basis Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) for purchase and fulfilment processing. Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) for marketing cookies and retargeting. SCCs required for US data transfer. - Risk level medium - Applicable regulations GDPR, ePrivacy Directive ### Impact assessment (DPIA) A DPIA may be required for large-scale creator commerce operations involving significant EU customer data volumes or advanced customer profiling for marketing. ### Sample text for your banner > This creator store is powered by Spring (formerly Teespring), a US-based commerce platform. Your order and customer data is transferred to the US under Standard Contractual Clauses. See our privacy policy for full details. Cookies and trackers ## What Spring (formerly Teespring) sets and contacts - Tracking method Creator commerce platform, first and third-party cookies, purchase tracking, customer data management, marketing pixels - Server location United States (Spring is a US-based platform) - Data transferred outside the EU Spring (formerly Teespring) is a US-based creator commerce platform. All EU customer data including purchase history, email addresses, and payment information is processed on US infrastructure. SCCs and a DPA with Spring are required for EU personal data. ### Cookies set (5) | Name | Type | Duration | Purpose | | --------------------- | ------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | \_spring\_session | functionality | Session | Maintains the user session for the Spring creator storefront and checkout process. | | \_spring\_cart | functionality | 30 days | Stores shopping cart contents and selected product variants during the purchase flow. | | \_spring\_ga | analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics cookie used by Spring to measure storefront traffic and conversion rates. | | \_spring\_fbp | marketing | 90 days | Meta Pixel cookie for tracking ad conversions and retargeting visitors who interacted with Spring storefronts. | | \_spring\_csrf\_token | security | Session | CSRF protection token for checkout form submissions and account management actions. | ### Third-party domains contacted (5) - `www.spri.ng` - `api.spri.ng` - `cdn.spri.ng` - `checkout.spri.ng` - `www.google-analytics.com` Questions ## Frequently asked questions about Spring (formerly Teespring) Can't find your question? Write to us, we answer fast. [Write to us](https://www.flowconsent.com/en/demo) ### What cookies does Spring (Teespring) set? Spring sets cookies for session management, shopping cart persistence, and user authentication. The platform also uses analytics and marketing cookies to track visitor behavior, measure campaign performance, and enable retargeting. Third party cookies from payment processors and social media integrations may also be present. ### Is consent required to use Spring? Yes, consent is required for non essential cookies set by Spring. While session and cart cookies necessary for the purchase process may rely on a strictly necessary exemption, analytics, marketing, and retargeting cookies require prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. ### What is the legal basis for using Spring? Essential ecommerce cookies for cart and checkout can rely on legitimate interest or contractual necessity under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Marketing, analytics, and retargeting cookies require consent under Article 6(1)(a). If Spring embeds are used on your site, each cookie category needs its own legal basis assessment. ### Does Spring transfer data to the United States? Yes, Spring is a US based company and processes data on American servers. If you sell to European customers or embed Spring stores on EU targeted websites, you must ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, and disclose these transfers in your privacy policy. ### Is a DPIA required for Spring? A DPIA is recommended if you use Spring with extensive marketing integrations, behavioral tracking, or large scale profiling of European buyers. Standard use of Spring for selling merchandise typically does not trigger mandatory DPIA requirements, but documenting your assessment is best practice. ### How do I implement compliance with Spring? If embedding Spring storefronts on your website, implement a consent management platform that blocks marketing and analytics scripts until consent is given. Ensure your privacy policy covers Spring's data collection practices. For standalone Spring stores, review Spring's built in privacy controls and configure them appropriately. ### Are there privacy friendly alternatives to Spring? Consider print on demand platforms that offer EU based data processing or more granular cookie controls. Alternatives include Printful (with EU fulfillment options), Gelato (European based), or self hosted ecommerce solutions like WooCommerce with a local print partner. Each has different privacy trade offs. ### How do I update my cookie policy for Spring? List all cookies Spring sets on your visitors' browsers, categorized by purpose: essential (cart, session), analytics (visitor tracking), and marketing (retargeting, social media). 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