Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Seed ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our carbon tracking and tree planting service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

Carbon Footprint Data

To calculate your carbon footprint, we collect information about:

  • Transportation habits (commute type, frequency)
  • Dietary preferences
  • Home energy usage estimates
  • Lifestyle activities you choose to log

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Calculate and track your carbon footprint
  • Determine the number of trees to plant on your behalf
  • Process your subscription payments
  • Send you updates about your impact and trees planted
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Tree planting partners (e.g., One Tree Planted) - Only aggregate planting data, not personal information
  • Payment processors (Stripe) - To process your subscription
  • Authentication providers (Clerk) - To manage your account securely
  • Analytics services - Anonymized usage data to improve our service

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication via Clerk
  • PCI-compliant payment processing via Stripe
  • Regular security audits and updates

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@seeded.earth

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you cancel your subscription, we retain basic records for legal and accounting purposes for up to 7 years. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@seeded.earth