Privacy Policy - SprkForge

SprkForge LLC ("we," "us," "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy & Data Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you use SprkForge LLC, you may choose to share:

Contact information such as your name and email address.
Project details or creative ideas you post to connect with Makers.
Maker profiles, portfolio links, or social media links you provide to showcase your work.
Messages or communications you send to other users.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect limited technical data such as browser type, device type, and general usage analytics. We do not collect sensitive personal information, financial data, or precise location data in the beta version.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain the Platform.
Facilitate connections between Customers and Makers.
Communicate with you about your account or updates.
Improve site features and user experience.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We only share data when necessary to operate the Platform, such as delivering messages or displaying Maker profiles. We may use trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting or email services) who are required to protect your information.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online service is completely secure, and you use SprkForge LLC at your own risk.

5. Your Rights

You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data, or opt out of non-essential communications, by contacting us at sprkforge@gmail.com

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as needed to operate the Platform or comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion at any time.

7. Children's Privacy

SprkForge LLC is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn we have, we'll delete it promptly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. When we do, we'll revise the "Last Updated" date and post the new version on our site.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at sprkforge@gmail.com

SprkForge LLC Privacy & Data Policy