Your Data, Explained Simply
The Sourcing Professionals Alliance ("SPA," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who visits this website, applies for membership, or otherwise interacts with our platform (the "Website").
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used and safeguarded, and the choices available to you. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described below.
Changes to this Policy. SPA reserves the right to modify, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date, and continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
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Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information gathered automatically as you use the Website, and information from third parties in limited circumstances.
Information you provide to us:
- Name, designation, company, phone number, and email address when you register, apply for membership, or contact us.
- Business details such as product category, city, state, country, website, and LinkedIn profile submitted through your member profile.
- Documents, photographs, or logos you upload as part of your membership or directory listing.
- Any message, enquiry, testimonial, or feedback you submit through our forms.
Information collected automatically:
IP address and approximate location
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Referring website or search terms
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as financial account numbers, government identification numbers, or health information through the Website.
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How We Use Your Information
SPA uses the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our membership community, including to:
We Use Your Data To
- Process membership applications and maintain your member profile and directory listing.
- Respond to enquiries, share event invitations, and provide member support.
- Send updates about SPA activities, events, and industry insights you may find useful.
- Improve the content, usability, and security of the Website.
We Will Never
- Sell your personal information to third parties.
- Use your data for purposes unrelated to SPA's membership and networking mission without your consent.
- Share your financial or payment details with unauthorised parties.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how visitors use our site.
Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies — required for core functionality such as logging in to your member dashboard.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand which pages are most useful to visitors.
- Preference cookies — remember choices you have made on the Website.
Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website, such as staying signed in to your account.
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How We Share Information
SPA does not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
With your consent — e.g. your directory listing being visible to other members
With service providers who help us operate the Website (hosting, email, payments)
To comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request
To protect the rights, property, or safety of SPA, our members, or the public
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you
Where you have marked your profile as visible in the member directory, your name, company, designation, and public contact details may be visible to other logged-in members.
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Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including secure password storage and access controls on our systems.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
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Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your membership or account remains active, or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
If you close your account or request deletion, we will remove or anonymise your personal information within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain certain records for legal, accounting, or regulatory purposes.
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Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information via your dashboard profile settings.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link, or by contacting us directly.
- Withdraw consent for your directory listing to be visible to other members.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11 below.
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Children's Privacy
The Website is intended for business professionals and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
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International Users
SPA is based in India and primarily serves members and visitors across India and its global buyer and sourcing network. If you access the Website from outside India, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the revised Policy on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
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Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: