Privacy Policy

Welcome to Series Seed! This Privacy Policy describes how Series Seed, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization ("Series Seed", "we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, programs, events, and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

By using our website or participating in our programs and events, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our services:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, professional background, company affiliation, and other information you provide when registering for membership, events, or programs.
• Google Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from your Google account to create and secure your account. We do not access any other Google data.
• Profile Information: Industry sector, career interests, areas of expertise, educational background, and professional goals you share to help us match you with relevant mentors and opportunities.
• Payment Information: Billing information and payment card details when you register for paid events or programs (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
• Communications: Messages, inquiries, and other communications you send to us or share through our platforms.
• Usage Information: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Event Participation: Information about your attendance at events, participation in programs, and interactions with mentors and other members.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Program Administration: To manage your membership, register you for events and programs, and facilitate mentoring relationships.
• Personalization: To match you with relevant mentors, recommend programs and events aligned with your interests, and provide personalized educational content.
• Communication: To send you information about upcoming events, programs, opportunities, and organizational updates.
• Community Building: To connect you with other members, mentors, and business leaders in your industry or areas of interest.
• Improvement: To analyze and improve our programs, events, and services based on member feedback and usage patterns.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

We respect your privacy and only share your information in limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with mentors, other members, or event participants when you explicitly consent or as necessary for program participation.
• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting programs, and providing services (such as payment processors, email service providers, and event management platforms).
• Business Partners: We may share limited information with sponsors, speakers, and partners for specific events or programs, only as necessary to facilitate your participation.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that does not identify individuals for research, reporting, or promotional purposes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you are an active member or program participant, we maintain your information to provide services and maintain your relationship with Series Seed. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except for information we are required to retain for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and remember your preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Series Seed is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of builders in America's backbone industries.