Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 8th, 2025

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Thank you for using Seedling.io (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using Seedling.io, you agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Services.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information and non-personal information to provide and improve our Services.

1. Personal Information

   • Account Registration: When you create an account, we may collect information such as your name, email address, username, and password.

   • User Content: If you choose to upload or submit any content (e.g., text, images, documents) through our Services, this content may contain personal information.

   • Communications: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or support channels), we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, the contents of your message, and any attachments.

2. Non-Personal Information

   • Usage Information: We automatically collect usage details, such as your interactions with Seedling.io, the pages or features you access, the time and date of your visits, and other diagnostic data.

   • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access Seedling.io, such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, and operating system.

   • Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on Seedling.io and store certain information. You can control the use of cookies via your browser settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

1. Service Provision:

   • To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.

   • To process transactions, authenticate users, and manage user accounts.

2. Communication:

   • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

   • To send you updates, technical notices, security alerts, and administrative messages.

3. Personalization:

   • To personalize your experience and show content and features that match your interests or usage patterns.

4. Analytics and Improvements:

   • To analyze usage trends, monitor how you interact with the Services, and improve the user experience.

   • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

5. Legal and Compliance:

   • To enforce our Terms of Service.

   • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

1. Service Providers:

   • We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support). These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

2. Business Transactions:

   • If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.

3. Legal Obligations:

   • We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent wrongdoing, or protect the safety of our users or the public.

4. With Your Consent:

   • We may disclose your personal information for other purposes with your consent.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you use Seedling.io. This helps us improve functionality, understand user behavior, and personalize your experience.

• Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for our Services to function properly.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze usage patterns and improve the Services.

  • Preference Cookies: Store your preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. However, if you choose to block essential cookies, some features of Seedling.io may not function properly.

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5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction. If you are located outside of where our servers are hosted, your information may be transferred to those servers, and by using our Services, you consent to that transfer.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Seedling.io is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or other age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to remove that information.

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9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Rectification: The right to request that we correct or update any personal information you believe is inaccurate.

• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

• Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

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10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites that we do not operate. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of any third-party websites.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this document. Your continued use of Seedling.io following the posting of changes indicates your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you’d like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@seedlingio.com

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Last Updated: 1/8/2025