Privacy Policy for CrowdSpark.com

Effective Date: July 21, 2023

Thank you for using CrowdSpark.com (“Platform”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our charitable giving crowdfunding platform. By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:

1.1. Personal Information: When you create an account or use our Platform, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to:
– Full name
– Email address
– Contact information (e.g., address, phone number)
– Date of birth
– Payment information (credit card, PayPal, etc.)
– Social media profiles (if linked to your account)

1.2. Donor Information: If you donate to a charitable cause through our Platform, we may collect additional information to process the donation, including the amount donated and the charity you choose to support.

1.3. Fundraiser Information: If you create a fundraising campaign on our Platform, we may collect information about your campaign, including the purpose of the fundraiser, the funds you aim to raise, and any associated images or videos.

1.4. Communications: We may collect information from your communications with us, including emails, messages, or feedback.

1.5. Automatically Collected Information: We may use cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies to gather information about your interactions with our Platform, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and referring website.

2. Use of Information:

2.1. Provide and Improve Services: We use your personal information to provide and improve our Platform’s services, including processing donations, managing fundraisers, and enhancing user experience.

2.2. Communication: We may use your information to communicate with you about your account, transactions, or important updates related to our Platform.

2.3. Marketing: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional materials or fundraising opportunities related to charitable causes, events, or campaigns.

2.4. Analyze and Aggregate Data: We may use anonymized and aggregated data for statistical and research purposes to improve our services and understand user trends.

3. Information Sharing:

3.1. Charitable Organizations: If you choose to donate to a specific charity through our Platform, we may share your donation information with the respective charitable organization to facilitate the donation process.

3.2. Fundraisers: If you create a fundraising campaign, the information you provide will be publicly available on our Platform to promote transparency and encourage donors to contribute to your cause.

3.3. Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Platform and providing services (e.g., payment processors, email providers).

3.4. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government investigations.

4. Data Security:

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links:

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

6. Children’s Privacy:

Our Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Your Choices:

You may update your account information, unsubscribe from marketing communications, or request the deletion of your account by contacting us through the provided channels.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our information practices. The revised Privacy Policy will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.

9. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at [email protected]

By using CrowdSpark.com, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.