No Excuses, No Secrets, No Shortcuts
In file sharing, trust needs to be earned rather than being assumed. Numerous businesses handle your data daily. While some ethically do so, others (silently) monitor your activity, monetize your conduct, or trap you in confusing subscription structures. At Sprend, we do more than just move files; we conduct ourselves honorably throughout the entire process. This means no questionable data practices, no hidden costs, and no vague statements like "We take your privacy seriously" that don't really mean anything. Here's how we uphold the principles of accountability, transparency, and ethics - and why this matters to you.
Transparency: No fine print, no black boxes
On terms and conditions that seemed like a legal document, have you ever clicked "I agree"? Have you ever signed up for a "free" service only to find out that the true cost was your privacy, data, or constant upsells? We detest that, and we have a suspicion you do too.
How Sprend Successfully Adopts Transparency: No Covert Monitoring
Although many sites claim not to sell your data, they nevertheless keep tabs on everything you do. We don't do that kind of thing. No Complicated Pricing, no tricks with fine print.
Limitations are not buried deep beneath legalese; rather, we express what we truly mean. It costs money to run a safe, ad-free site, therefore we chose a simple, uncomplicated strategy rather than overcrowding Sprend with trackers and third-party ads. We had the option of hiding it behind deceptive "limited-time offers" or pushy sales techniques, but we just decided to be honest.
Do more than just send files - act with integrity, respect privacy, and support a digital world built on trust. At Sprend, ethical responsibility isn’t an extra step; it’s the foundation of everything we do.
Photo by Maria Teneva
Accountability is essential: We take ownership of our mistakes
Nobody is flawless; servers may crash, systems may malfunction, and updates may not always go as planned. The way mistakes are handled, rather than whether they happen, is what separates a respectable business from a subpar one. When troubles occur, far too many tech companies give evasive justifications like "We're experiencing some issues.", "Delays have been caused by an unforeseen event.", "We regret any inconvenience this has caused."
We communicate directly with our users, are always available, and take responsibility for errors. If anyone has found Sprend confusing, it is our fault. Software should be designed with intuitive UI/UX; if it fails to do so, we will fix it. There's no secrecy, no spin. This is how trust is grown, not just when things are going your way, but when choices and events have problematic implications. Certain ethical notions should be touched on: just because it is legal, it does not mean it is the right thing to do. Big tech mostly tries to do the least concerning privacy.
Most corporations would never even shield your data if a law akin to GDPR does not compel them. This, at Sprend, we believe should be more than with a legal yardstick. It is not just a case of hoarding information. Just because we can do it does not mean that we should.
Doing business the right way is the crux. Integrity should not only pertain to our processes but should extend to those surrounding us. Concerning whom we work with and what we accept: compliance should not be cut short (GDPR) and the company continuously reinvests into the service versus growth at any cost.
Trust is built, not bought
The internet is filled with companies stating that they care about your privacy. However, ask oneself: how many truly uphold this promise? At Sprend, we do not desire blind trust; instead, we promote it through honesty grounded in transparency each and every day in our decision-making. There are no mysteries, no excuses, and no shortcuts - just Sprend.