Privacy Policy
Spry Forward values the privacy of its users, including members seeking volunteer or flex-time or temporary work opportunities and nonprofit organizations or for-profit companies (collectively: “Organizations”) using our platform to post volunteer/flex-time or temporary work opportunities. Spry Forward is committed to protecting their personal information. This Privacy Policy Statement outlines how the company collects, uses, and safeguards personal information obtained from individuals who visit its website or utilize text messaging services. The statement further serves as an explanatory policy for the organizations which access the platform and share information about their businesses. By engaging with Spry Forward, all parties[1] acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy Statement.
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Updates to Privacy Policy
Spry Forward reserves the right to modify or amend this Privacy Policy Statement at any time. All parties are encouraged to review this statement to stay informed of any changes regularly. If Spry Forward makes significant changes to the way it uses personal information or business information, all parties will be notified via email and given the opportunity to opt out of such usage.
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Information Collection
Spry Forward collects personally identifiable information from all parties only when voluntarily submitted. This information may include but is not limited to, name, address, email address, phone number, age, gender, hobbies, interests and other miscellaneous information. All parties have the option to refrain from disclosing such information, although this may limit access to certain features or services. Information provided by users is collected through surveys, membership forms, emails, text messaging, and other voluntary interactions. Spry Forward uses this information solely for the purposes for which it was requested and in accordance with this Privacy Policy Statement.
Spry Forward collects general information from Organizations which want to list opportunities for volunteer and flex-time or temporary work. This information may include but is not limited to, name, address, email address, phone number, unique information about the industry and volunteer and flex-time or temporary work opportunities and other relevant information as necessary. This information is collected via an online sign-up form.
The parties will share only limited information to facilitate matching opportunities.
Data Retention
Personal information collected by Spry Forward is stored no longer than necessary to perform its services. The personal information we store is based on criteria including relevance, contractual obligations, legal requirements, and user consent.
Use of Information
Spry Forward does not sell, rent, or lease customer lists or names to third parties. Personal information collected is used to operate our website, deliver requested services, and inform all parties of relevant products or services.
Disclosure of Information
Spry Forward may disclose user information as necessary to provide requested services, with user consent, or as required by law. Information may be shared with trusted partners for statistical analysis, provided they maintain confidentiality and use the information solely to deliver requested services.
Non-Marketing Purpose Spry Forward may contact all parties for non-marketing purposes, including but not limited to security breaches, account issues, or changes to Spry Forward products and services. In addition, Spry Forward will contact all parties to initiate a match or to assist in client services and inquiries.
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Security
Spry Forward employs security measures to protect user information both online and offline. Sensitive information is encrypted during transmission.
Acceptance of Terms
By using Spry Forward website and SMS enrolment, all parties agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy Statement and acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the website following updates or changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of such changes.
Third-Party Services
This Privacy Policy applies solely to Spry Forward and does not extend to third-party services or individuals not employed or managed by us. Spry Forward utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) for data collection and storage. For additional information about AWS’ data privacy policy, all parties are encouraged to review AWS privacy policies for information on their data practice. For more information, please refer to the AWS Privacy Notice at https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/.
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This Privacy Policy Statement governs all data collection and usage by Spry Forward. All parties are invited to raise questions or concerns regarding this statement by contacting Spry Forward for further clarification.
[1] For the purposes of this policy, “all parties” refers collectively to the users who are seeking volunteer or flex-time or temporary work opportunities as well as the Organizations which are offering volunteer or flex-time or temporary work opportunities.
