Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
sparkED Fundraising (“sparkED,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website at https://sparkedfund.org (the “Site”) and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Site or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information from users in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
School/Team Representatives: Name, email address, phone number, school affiliation, and campaign details.
Customers/Supporters: Name, email, shipping/billing address, and payment information during checkout.
Contact Forms: Any personal details submitted through inquiry forms or direct emails.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Site, we may collect technical data such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and usage patterns
Device type and operating system
We use cookies and analytics tools to gather this data for performance and marketing purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Facilitate the setup, launch, and management of fundraising campaigns
Process purchases and payments securely
Communicate with schools, teams, and supporters
Provide customer service and technical support
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal and financial obligations
3. Payment Information
sparkED uses trusted third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to handle financial transactions. We do not store full credit card or banking details on our servers. Transactions are encrypted and processed securely through those platforms.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data in the following cases:
With schools or teams: We share purchase reports and supporter details (name, order total) with the fundraising organization.
With service providers: We may share necessary information with third parties who help us provide our services (e.g., shipping, payment processing, email platforms).
Legal obligations: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of sparkED or others.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data (where applicable)
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@sparkedfund.org.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
sparkED Fundraising
Email: hello@sparkedfund.org
Website: https://sparkedfund.org
