Spurkcrowd ("we," "us," "our," or "the Platform") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") and use our crowdfunding and fundraising services, including creating campaigns, donating, or sharing campaigns with friends, supporters, and the public.
By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
We collect information you provide directly to us and certain information automatically when you use the Site.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Account Information | Name, email address, password, username, profile photo (optional). |
| Campaign Information | Campaign title, story, images, videos, fundraising goals, beneficiary information, payout details, and bank account information. |
| Donor Information | Name, email address, billing information, donation amount, and payment details processed by third-party payment providers. |
| Communications | Support requests, messages, survey responses, feedback, and customer service interactions. |
| Verification Information | Government-issued ID, proof of address, or business verification documents where required for compliance or fraud prevention. |
When you access the Site, we may automatically collect:
Device information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Usage information such as pages viewed, campaigns visited, donation activity, clicks, shares, and session duration.
Cookies, local storage, and similar technologies used for analytics, security, and user preferences.
We may receive information from:
Payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal.
Social login providers such as Google or Facebook.
Fraud prevention and identity verification services.
Analytics and advertising providers.
We do not receive or store full payment card numbers.
We use your information to:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Provide and manage the Platform, campaigns, donations, and payouts | Contract performance |
| Communicate with users regarding updates, receipts, security alerts, and support | Contract / Legitimate interest |
| Prevent fraud, abuse, money laundering, and illegal activity | Legal obligation / Legitimate interest |
| Improve the Platform, features, performance, and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| Send promotional or educational communications | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests | Legal obligation |
When you publicly share a campaign, visitors may view campaign details including title, story, images, fundraising goals, and public donor activity.
We do not sell personal information.
Campaign Owners may see donor names, donation amounts, and donor messages unless donations are anonymous.
Donors may see public campaign details and organizer information chosen for display.
Public campaign pages may display campaign stories, media, progress, donor counts, and fundraising goals.
We may share information with trusted providers that help us operate the Platform, including:
Payment processors
Cloud hosting providers
Analytics providers
Fraud detection and compliance providers
Email and notification services
These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
We may disclose information if necessary to:
Comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or legal requests.
Protect the safety, rights, and property of Spurkcrowd, users, or the public.
Investigate fraud, abuse, violations, or security issues.
If Spurkcrowd is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We may share information for additional purposes when you explicitly consent.
We retain information as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.
We may retain information for:
Tax and financial compliance
Fraud prevention
Dispute resolution
Enforcement of Terms of Service
Public campaign pages and donation records may remain archived for compliance, audit, or transparency purposes.
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Access | Request access to personal information we hold. |
| Correction | Correct inaccurate information. |
| Deletion | Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted. |
| Restriction | Restrict processing under certain conditions. |
| Portability | Receive your data in a portable format. |
| Objection | Object to certain types of processing. |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw previously given consent. |
| Complaint | File a complaint with your local data protection authority. |
We may verify your identity before processing requests.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain login sessions
Remember preferences
Analyze platform usage
Improve security and fraud prevention
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand Site usage and improve performance.
Our Site currently does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
SSL/TLS encryption
Access controls
Secure infrastructure
Monitoring and vulnerability testing
However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Spurkcrowd is not intended for children under 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us immediately.
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, policies, or content.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
We may notify users by:
Posting updated policies on the Site
Updating the Effective Date
Sending email notifications for material changes
Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, contact:
Spurkcrowd Support
Email: privacy@spurkcrowd.com
Website: spurkcrowd.com