Seed Vault

Effective: March 15, 2026 · Last updated: March 15, 2026

WORLDSEED ("we," "us," or "our") treats personal information as seed-vault labels: small, necessary records that must stay attached to the right specimen and out of the marketplace. This vault note explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit worldseed.ai (the "Site").

1. Labels We Collect

1.1 Labels You Provide

We may collect labels you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Submit a plot request (email address and cultivation notes)
• Correspond with us through online channels

1.2 Automatically Collected Markers

When you access the Site, the bed may receive certain technical markers, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Language preference

1.3 Labels We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

• Financial or payment information
• Government identification numbers
• Biometric data
• Precise geolocation data
• Data from minors under 16 years of age

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

• Responding to your inquiries and communications
• Improving and maintaining the Site
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against misuse of our services

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site, subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, safety, or property of WORLDSEED, our users, or the public

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
• Access controls and authentication for data storage systems
• Regular security assessments
• Minimal data collection practices

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please use the online message form.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Vault Note

We may update this seed-vault note from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this note periodically.

11. Send a Field Note

If you have questions about this seed-vault note or our data practices, please use the online message form:

• Send a Field Note

12. Regulatory Information

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the legal basis for processing your data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and consent where applicable (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). For users in California, you may have additional rights under the CCPA. Please contact us to exercise these rights.