THE SPARTAN ALLIANCE
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
1. Introduction
THE SPARTAN ALLIANCE (“Alliance,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our members’ information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information from our member companies and their representatives.
2. Information We Collect
Member Information
- Company name, address, and contact details
- Representative names, titles, and business contact information
- Brand and trademark information
- Counterfeit incident reports and threat intelligence data
- Communication records within the Alliance platform
Automatically Collected Information
- Login timestamps and IP addresses
- Platform usage analytics
- Session information for security purposes
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Facilitate threat intelligence sharing among members
- Coordinate joint anti-counterfeiting operations
- Provide member support and services
- Send Alliance updates and security alerts
- Improve our platform and services
- Ensure compliance with membership agreements
4. Information Sharing
Within the Alliance
- Threat intelligence is shared among members according to sharing protocols
- Member directory information is accessible to all active members
- Incident reports may be anonymized and shared for collective defense
With Third Parties
We do not sell member information. We may share information with:
- Legal authorities when required by law or court order
- Service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
- Professional advisors (lawyers, auditors) as necessary
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Restricted access on a need-to-know basis
- Incident response procedures
6. Data Retention
- Active member data: Retained during membership period
- Post-termination: Essential records retained for 3 years for legal compliance
- Threat intelligence: Anonymized and retained indefinitely for pattern analysis
7. Member Rights
Members have the right to:
- Access their information
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Receive a copy of their data in a portable format
8. Confidentiality Commitment
All Alliance staff and contractors are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
We treat all member information as confidential and proprietary.
9. International Data Transfers
As a global alliance, data may be transferred across borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Alliance does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Members will be notified of material changes via email and platform announcement.
12. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries or concerns:
Email: [email protected]
Address: THE SPARTAN ALLIANCE c/o SPARTAN IP Guardians LLC
13. Legal Basis for Processing
We process information based on:
- Contractual necessity (membership agreement)
- Legitimate interests (collective brand protection)
- Legal compliance obligations
- Consent (where specifically obtained)
By joining THE SPARTAN ALLIANCE, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.