Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

1. Introduction

South Park Commons (“SPC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, visitors, and users (“you”, “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, community platform, events, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices set forth herein, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for membership, participate in community events, or otherwise interact with our Services. This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Professional Information: Job title, company or organization name, industry, and professional background.
  • Account Credentials: Username, password, and other information required for account access.
  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing address, and other financial details for processing membership fees or event registrations.
  • Content Submissions: Any information, materials, or communications you provide through forums, surveys, event feedback, or other community interactions.

2.2. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you. This includes:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and interact with our Services, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
  • Device Information: Details about the device(s) you use to access our Services, including hardware models, operating system versions, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about your usage patterns. For more details, see Section 5 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Provision and Maintenance: To operate, maintain, and improve our Services, including managing user accounts, processing transactions, and administering events.
  • Communication: To send you administrative, technical, and promotional communications, such as account updates, service-related notifications, newsletters, and event invitations.
  • Community Engagement: To facilitate networking and collaboration within our community by displaying your profile, sharing your contributions, and connecting you with relevant content.
  • Analytics and Research: To analyze usage patterns, conduct research, and improve our Services. This includes monitoring performance and diagnosing technical issues.
  • Legal and Security: To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights and property, comply with legal obligations, and respond to security incidents.
  • Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and usage history.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data analytics, email communications, and hosting services). These third parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or other business transaction, provided that the recipient agrees to protect your information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
  • Legal Compliance and Protection: If required by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to (a) comply with legal obligations, (b) protect and defend the rights or property of SPC, (c) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Services, or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.
  • With Your Consent: When you provide your consent to share your information with third parties for purposes not described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SPC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze usage, and improve our Services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Services. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our Services.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and periodic reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

  • Access: Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction or update of any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to applicable legal obligations.
  • Objection: Object to or restrict our processing of your Personal Information.
  • Data Portability: Request that we provide a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame and in accordance with applicable laws.

9. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. When transferring your data internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure that it is afforded a level of protection consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information outside of your country.

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SPC. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, as we are not responsible for their practices.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SPC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website, and your continued use of the Services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

South Park Commons

380 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA, 94107

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