Privacy & Data Usage Notice

Effective Date: April 19, 2026

The Sustainable Eco-Environmental Development initiative (“SEED”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy & Data Usage Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Notice.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information

Information that identifies you directly or indirectly, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization or institution
  • Country of residence

This information is typically collected when you:

  • Register for events or competitions
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters
  • Submit inquiries or contact forms

b. Technical & Usage Data

Automatically collected information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referral sources

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Understand user behaviour
  • Personalize content

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website and services
  • To communicate with you regarding SEED initiatives, events, or updates
  • To manage participation in competitions, programs, or partnerships
  • To improve user experience and website functionality
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process your data under one or more of the following bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., competition participation)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted partners, service providers, or collaborators involved in SEED operations
  • Event or competition co-organizers (e.g., global partners or institutions)
  • Regulatory authorities, if required by law

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

5. International Data Transfers

As SEED operates globally, your information will be transferred to and processed in India. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains protected.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice
  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. SEED is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16 (or equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy & Data Usage Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Notice or your personal data, kindly use the Contact Us form with subject ‘Privacy Notice’.