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​Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [April 2026]

At SPR, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the hospitality and catering professionals we serve. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide while navigating our platform and accessing government resources, grants, and networking opportunities.

1. Information We Collect

To effectively bridge the gap between your business and government opportunities, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Business Information: Company name, Federal Tax ID (EIN), business licenses, certifications (e.g., CBE, DBE, WOSB), and operational history.

  • Contact Information: Names, professional titles, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical business addresses within the DMV area.

  • Application Data: Information required for specific grant applications, procurement registrations, or government contract bids.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns on our website to improve our digital services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected to fulfill our mission of connecting you with government and hospitality resources, specifically for:

  • Identifying Opportunities: Matching your business profile with relevant grants, contracts, and networking events.

  • Advocacy and Support: Assisting in the preparation of procurement documents and grant applications.

  • Communication: Providing updates on new government initiatives, local industry news, and legislative changes affecting the DMV hospitality sector.

  • Service Improvement: Analyzing website performance to better serve our community of vendors.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal or business information to third parties. We only share information in the following circumstances:

  • Government Entities: With your explicit consent, we share necessary documentation with government agencies to facilitate grant applications or procurement registrations.

  • Service Providers: We may work with trusted partners (e.g., secure cloud storage, email processors) who assist in our operations under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of our community.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure access controls, to protect your sensitive business data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your business information at any time.

  • Opt-out of promotional communications or newsletters.

  • Request the deletion of your data, subject to any legal or contractual record-keeping requirements.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or government regulations. We will notify you of any significant updates via our website or email.

Accessibility Statement

Commitment to an Open Table

At SPR, our mission is to break down barriers. Just as we work to open doors for local vendors in the halls of government, we are committed to ensuring our digital "front door"—our website—is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology.

We believe that providing information on grants and government resources is only effective if that information is reachable by every member of our community.

 

Our Goal

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

 

Key Accessibility Features

To ensure a seamless experience for all DMV hospitality professionals, we focus on:

  • Navigability: Ensuring our site is fully functional via keyboard-only navigation.

  • Readability: Maintaining high contrast ratios and clear typography to assist those with low vision.

  • Compatibility: Designing our platform to work effectively with common screen readers and assistive technologies.

  • Alternative Text: Providing descriptive text for images (like our team photos and infographics) to ensure context is never lost.

 

Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is not a "one-and-done" task; it is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review our site to identify and fix potential usability issues. As a team that spent years navigating complex government systems, we know that there is always room to make things more streamlined and inclusive.

 

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