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Privacy Policy
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1. Who We Are
SPARK Foundation (we, us, our) is a non-profit technology foundation headquartered at Jackson 1449 e/ Avda. Rivera, apt 802, Montevideo, Uruguay. We operate the website at sparkfoundation.tech and related digital services. You can reach our data team at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways: contact form submissions (name, email, job title, organisation, country, inquiry type, and message); standard server logs (IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited — no persistent tracking cookies); and direct email correspondence.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries and manage partnership requests; send programme, event, and publication updates where requested; improve our website and services; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / Uruguayan Law 18.331)
Where applicable, we process personal data on the following legal bases: consent (for newsletter or event communications); legitimate interests (for responding to institutional inquiries and improving our services); and legal obligation (where required by Uruguayan or international law).
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and correspondence for up to three (3) years unless a longer retention period is required by law or the ongoing nature of a partnership relationship. Server logs are retained for no more than ninety (90) days.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services (for example, hosting and messaging infrastructure). These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. We do not transfer personal data outside Uruguay or the EEA without appropriate safeguards.
7. Cookies
Our website uses only essential session cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; this will not affect your ability to read our content.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to or restrict certain processing; data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within thirty (30) days.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit.
10. Children
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact: SPARK Foundation, Jackson 1449 e/ Avda. Rivera, apt 802, Montevideo, Uruguay — [email protected].