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# SEED Go Privacy Policy

#### 1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy sets out how and why we, SEED Go (“SEED”), might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services, such as when you:

* Join and use our app (SEED Go), or any other application of ours that links to this privacy policy.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, ‘we’, ‘us’, and ‘our’ refers to SEED Go, and ‘you’ refers to you, the user of the Services.

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [support@seeddao.org](mailto:support@seeddao.org)

If you wish to exercise your right to delete your data and account, please visit: [https://seeddao.org/data-protection](https://seeddao.org/data-protection)&#x20;



**Table of Contents**

This Privacy Policy describes the following:

SEED Privacy Policy

1\. Introduction

Table of Contents

2\. What Personal Information We Collect?

3\. How Do We Process Your Information

4\. Legal Basis

5\. Third Party

6\. Cookies And Other Tracking Technologies

7\. How Long Do We Keep Your Information

8\. Security

9\. Your Rights Regarding the Personal Data You Provide to Us

9.1. Your Rights

9.2. Exercising Your Rights

10\. Changes to this Privacy Policy



#### 2. What Personal Information We Collect?

**2.1 Basic data**

You can select one of the following ways to create an account in our app:&#x20;

* Apple ID
* Google ID
* Telegram ID

Depending on which method you select to create an account, we may have access to certain information about you that you provided, such as:&#x20;

* Apple ID, email, first name, last name
* Google ID, email, first name, last name
* Telegram ID, your mobile number, and basic account data (which may include profile name, profile picture, and About information) to create a Telegram account.



**2.2 Personal information you disclose to us**

_In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us._&#x20;

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.&#x20;

Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:&#x20;

* email addresses, first name, last name

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.&#x20;

Social Media. We may request you to provide your existing social media account, like your Telegram, Twitter, Youtube, TikTok, or other social media accounts. We will not ask you to provide any login details to these accounts.

Application Data. If you use our application(s), we also may collect the following information if you choose to provide us with access or permission:&#x20;

* Geolocation Information. We may request access or permission to track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or while you are using our mobile application(s), to provide certain location-based services. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device's settings.&#x20;
* Mobile Device Data. We automatically collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer), operating system, version information and system configuration information, device and application identification numbers, browser type and version, hardware model Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, and Internet Protocol (IP) address (or proxy server). If you are using our application(s), we may also collect information about the phone network associated with your mobile device, your mobile device's operating system or platform, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device's unique device ID, and information about the features of our application(s) you accessed.&#x20;
* Push Notifications. We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or certain features of the application(s). If you wish to opt-out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device's settings. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our application(s), for troubleshooting, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.



**2.3 Information automatically collected**&#x20;

_In Short: Some information - such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics - is collected automatically when you visit our Services._&#x20;

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information.&#x20;

This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.&#x20;



#### 3. How Do We Process Your Information

_In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and comply with the law._&#x20;

We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:&#x20;

* To deliver and facilitate the delivery of services to the user. We may process your information to provide you with the requested service.&#x20;
* To deliver targeted advertising to you. We may process your information to develop and display personalized content and advertising tailored to your interests, location, and more.&#x20;
* To save or protect an individual's vital interest. We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual's vital interest, such as to prevent harm.&#x20;



#### 4. Legal Basis&#x20;

_In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) to do so under applicable law, like with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services to enter into or fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to fulfill our legitimate business interests._&#x20;

**If you are located in the EU or UK, this section applies to you**. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR require us to explain the valid legal bases we rely on in order to process your personal information. As such, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:&#x20;

* **Consent**. We may process your information if you have given us permission (i.e., consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time.&#x20;
* **Performance of a Contract**. We may process your personal information when we believe it is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, including providing our Services or at your request prior to entering into a contract with you.&#x20;
* **Legitimate Interests**. We may process your information when we believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests and those interests do not outweigh your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms. For example: Develop and display personalized and relevant advertising content for our users.&#x20;
* **Legal Obligations**. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency, exercise or defend our legal rights, or disclose your information as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.&#x20;
* **Vital Interests**. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party, such as in situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.&#x20;

**If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you**. We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (i.e., express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred (i.e., implied consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time. In some exceptional cases, we may be legally permitted under applicable law to process your information without your consent, including, for example:&#x20;

* If collection is clearly in the interests of an individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way&#x20;
* For investigations fraud detection and prevention&#x20;
* For business transactions provided certain conditions are met&#x20;
* If it is contained in a witness statement and the collection is necessary to assess, process, or settle an insurance claim&#x20;
* For identifying injured, ill, or deceased persons&#x20;
* If we have reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been, is, or may be a victim of financial abuse&#x20;
* If it is reasonable to expect collection and use with consent would compromise the availability or the accuracy of the information and the collection is reasonable for purposes related to investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province&#x20;
* If disclosure is required to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order, or rules of the court relating to the production of records&#x20;
* If it was produced by an individual in the course of their employment, business, or profession and the collection is consistent with the purposes for which the information was produced&#x20;
* If the collection is solely for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes&#x20;
* If the information is publicly available and is specified by the regulations \


#### 5. Third Party&#x20;

_In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following categories of third parties. Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers._&#x20;

We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents ("third parties") who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We have contracts in place with our third parties, which are designed to help safeguard your personal information. This means that they cannot do anything with your personal information unless we have instructed them to do it. They will also not share your personal information with any organization apart from us. They also commit to protecting the data they hold on our behalf and retaining it for the period we instruct.&#x20;

The categories of third parties we may share personal information with are as follows:&#x20;

* Ad Networks&#x20;
* Data Analytics Services&#x20;

**GOOGLE ANALYTICS**

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”) Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of your user behavior on the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted and stored on a Google server in the USA. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators, and to provide others with website and internet-related services. Google may also transfer this information to third parties within legal boundaries or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, but we point out that you may not be able to use all features of this website in this case. By using this site, you agree to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described above and for the aforementioned purpose.

We use data from the web analysis service Google Analytics and other data sources (such as Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console).

We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations:&#x20;

* **Business Transfers.** We may share or transfer your information in connection with or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.&#x20;
* **When we use Google Maps Platform APIs**. We may share your information with certain Google Maps Platform APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, Places API). We obtain and store on your device ("cache") your location. You may revoke your consent anytime by contacting us at the contact details provided at the end of this document.&#x20;



#### 6. Cookies And Other Tracking Technologies

_In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information._&#x20;

A cookie is a small piece of text data that your web browser files in your temporary internet files, in order for a supplier to realize an offer over the user function. Of course, you have the option to block this cookie.&#x20;

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.&#x20;

The information we collect includes:&#x20;

**Location Data**. We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt-out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.\


We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice (if any).&#x20;



#### 7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information&#x20;

_In Short: We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements)._&#x20;

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.&#x20;



#### 8. Security

_In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures._&#x20;

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process.&#x20;

However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information.&#x20;

Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.&#x20;



#### 9. Your Rights Regarding the Personal Data You Provide to Us

**9.1. Your Rights**

Under applicable data protection legislation, in certain circumstances, you have rights concerning your personal data. You have a right to: (1) request a copy of all your personal data that we store and to transmit that copy to another data controller; (2) delete or amend your personal data; (3) restrict, or object to, the processing of your personal data; (4) correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold on you; and (5) lodge a complaint with national data protection authorities regarding our processing of your personal data.

**9.2. Exercising Your Rights**

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please visit: [https://seeddao.org/data-protection](https://seeddao.org/data-protection)\


#### 10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We will review and may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check frequently to see any updates or changes to our Privacy Policy.

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