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Data Sharing:

Your data is not shared with any other entities. We commit to never selling or disclosing your data, including email addresses, personal information, or any details submitted to SPARK NYC.

SPARK NYC reserves the right to modify this policy without prior notice.

Data Retention:

Comments, their associated metadata, and user profiles are retained indefinitely. This practice facilitates the automatic approval of follow-up comments, streamlining the moderation process.

User Rights:

Users with accounts or comments can request an exported file containing their data, along with the ability to request data erasure. This excludes data mandated for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Data Handling and Security:

SPARK NYC prioritizes operational security, maintaining a dedicated team of security support personnel. We adhere to industry-leading security protocols and standards to safeguard customer and staff data.

Data Breach Procedures:

In case of a data breach, users will be informed within 90 days of the concluded investigation. Swift disclosure of breach details is a priority, contingent on the completion of a thorough inquiry to ensure responsible parties are reported to authorities and the breach's extent is fully understood.