Last Updated: April 15, 2026

The Seed Scout, LLC – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
The Seed Scout, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website or services.
If you are located in California or the European Economic Area (“EEA”), additional rights may apply as described below.
 
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, location

• Profile Information: information provided during onboarding (e.g., preferences, background, personal details)

• Sensitive Information: health, genetic, or family medical history information voluntarily provided as part of the donor or matching process

• Communications: messages between you and the Company

• Usage Data: interactions with our website, emails, and systems

 
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our services

• Facilitate donor and client matching and communication

• Coordinate with clinics, laboratories, legal professionals, and other service providers

• Respond to inquiries and provide support

• Comply with legal obligations

 
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: where you provide information voluntarily (including sensitive data)

• Contractual Necessity: to provide services you request

• Legitimate Interests: to operate and improve our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights

• Legal Obligations: where required by law

Sensitive health or genetic data is processed only with your explicit consent.
 
5. How We Share Information
We may share personal information:

• Between donors and intended parents as necessary for the matching process

• With clinics, labs, legal professionals, therapists, and other providers involved in the process

• With vendors and service providers who assist in operating our business (e.g., software platforms, communication tools)

• When required by law or to protect rights and safety

We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
 
6. Use of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
We may use software tools, including artificial intelligence and automated systems, to:

• Organize and present user information

• Support matching and communication processes

• Improve operational efficiency

These tools assist our team and do not replace human decision-making. We do not use AI to make solely automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects.
 
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services

• Maintain business and legal records

• Comply with applicable laws

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and your relationship with us.
 
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
 
9. Your Privacy Rights
9.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Limit use of sensitive personal information (where applicable)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@theseedscout.com.
 
9.2 EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
 
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
 
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
 
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any updates.
 
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: info@theseedscout.com