Privacy Policy

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SpringTide Alliance values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you engage with our community, including through our website, application forms, and programs.

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, location, and other details you provide in the application or during participation.
• Program-Related Information: Your interests, goals, areas of expertise, and topics you wish to learn about.
• Communications: Feedback, survey responses, or correspondence with SpringTide Alliance.

Your information is used to:

• Facilitate program participation, such as mentorship matching and event organization.
• Communicate important updates, announcements, and resources.
• Improve our programs and services through feedback and engagement analysis.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive community environment.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party tools or platforms (e.g., email marketing services or event management tools) necessary to operate the program.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law to disclose information.

We implement security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and restricted access. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of online transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

As a participant, you have the right to:

• Access Your Information: Request a copy of the personal information we hold.
• Update Your Information: Correct or update inaccuracies.
• Delete Your Information: Request the removal of your data from our systems.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@springtideappliance.com.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

If applicable, our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when they are being used.

SpringTide Alliance reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be communicated to members and posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.