SPARKIT Privacy Policy

1. About SPARKIT

Your personal information is collected and processed by SPVRKD AG ("SPARKIT," "we," "our," or "us"), registered in Switzerland under company number CHE-260.912.934, with its principal office at Baarerstrasse 78, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how it is shared, and what rights you have when using our website or mobile application ("App").

If you have any questions, please contact us at support@spaarkd.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and login credentials.
• Payment and Subscription Data: Processed securely by Apple through your App Store account. SPARKIT never collects or stores complete payment card details.
• Usage Information: Interactions with the App, preferences, and engagement metrics.
• Device Data: IP address, device type, operating system, and app version.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Used on our website to personalize and improve your experience. You can adjust preferences in your browser settings.
• Additional Website-Specific Data:
  When you visit our website (spaarkd.com), we may also collect:
  • Contact Form Data: Information you voluntarily submit (e.g., your name, email, company name, and message).
  • Newsletter Data: If you subscribe to updates or mailing lists, we collect your email address and preferences.
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated traffic statistics (such as page views, session duration, referring URLs) via Google Analytics or equivalent tools with IP-anonymization enabled.
  • Marketing and Tracking Cookies: Used only with your consent to measure campaign performance and optimize our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the SPARKIT App and its features.
• Process subscription access and renewals through Apple's secure system.
• Communicate with you about updates, new features, or support.
• Conduct analytics to improve usability and performance.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Additional Website Purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via contact forms.
• To send marketing emails or product updates if you opt in (explicit consent required).
• To display personalized content or ads only after you provide cookie consent.

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases: your consent, performance of a contract, legal obligation, or our legitimate interests.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Only as necessary to support hosting, analytics, email delivery (e.g., SendGrid or similar), or technical operations.
• Regulatory Authorities: If required to comply with law or legal process.

SPARKIT does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Subscription and Payment Terms

SPARKIT offers auto-renewable subscription plans that provide continued access to premium features.

Before confirming a purchase, you will see:

• Subscription title and duration:
  • Free Plan — USD 0 per month
  • Creator Plus Plan — USD 25 per month
  • Creator Pro Plan — USD 58 per month
• Subscription price and currency: Displayed in your local currency on the App Store purchase screen.
• Renewal frequency: Monthly (auto-renewing).
• Auto-renewal notice: Your subscription automatically renews each billing cycle unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
• Payment processing: All payments, renewals, and cancellations are handled solely by Apple through your App Store account. SPARKIT does not directly process, collect, or store your full payment details at any time.
• Managing or canceling: You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings after purchase.

6. Your Rights

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland or the EEA, including the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as contractual clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure adequate protection.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@spaarkd.com.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.

We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland or the EEA, including the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as contractual clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure adequate protection.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App and website are not intended for children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

10. Cookies and Third-Party Technologies

In addition to basic cookies used for site functionality, we may use performance and analytics cookies to measure usage and improve our website.

You can manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

We may also embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos or Instagram feeds) that collect usage data subject to their own privacy policies.

11. External Links and Third Parties

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms (e.g., partners, suppliers, or social media). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal data.

12. Links to Other Policies

• Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
• Privacy Policy (this page): https://sparkit.world/privacy-policy