Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Seed Company collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
Protection
We protect your personal information with industry-standard security measures.
Privacy
We respect and prioritize your privacy rights at all times.
Transparency
We are committed to transparency in our data collection practices.
Compliance
We maintain compliance with applicable laws including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect personal information only when necessary to provide our services, process donations, or fulfill legal obligations.
Contact Details – Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.
Demographic Information – Age ranges, locations, and relevant personal details.
Financial Transaction Data – Donation amounts, payment methods, and transaction history.
System Usage Data – Website visits, page views, and interaction patterns.
How We Collect Your Information
Direct Interactions – When you engage with our services or contact us.
Digital Technologies – Cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
Third Parties and Referrals – Information obtained legally from partners or individual referrals.
How We Use Your Information
Process Donations – Securely handle your financial contributions.
System Maintenance – Improve our services and website functionality.
Event Registration – Manage participation in ministry activities.
Communications – Send ministry updates with appropriate consent. For electronic marketing communications, we rely on your consent or legitimate business interests when you have previously engaged with us financially. All processing is conducted with appropriate legal basis including contract fulfillment, consent, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We generally do not share your personal information with outside parties without your permission. However, certain circumstances require limited information sharing to provide our services effectively.
Cloud Service Providers – Trusted partners who help us maintain secure data storage and processing infrastructure.
Email Marketing Platforms – Services like HubSpot that help us deliver ministry communications you’ve requested.
Payment Processors – Secure services that handle financial transactions for donations without storing your complete payment information.
When We May Share Your Information
Internal Organization Sharing – Information may be shared with other parts of our organization to better serve your needs.
Legal Requirements – When required by law, we may disclose information to public or regulatory authorities.
Service Providers – Third-party vendors under strict contractual agreements that protect your privacy rights. We do not allow third-party service providers to use your personal information for their own purposes. They may only process your information according to our specific instructions and under contractual obligations that protect your privacy rights.
Your Rights and Control Over Your Information
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have specific rights under GDPR:
Access Your Data – Request details about what personal information we hold, how we collected it, how we use it, and retention periods.
Update Information – Edit your personal information directly when logged in or contact us if self-service options aren’t available.
Request Deletion – Ask us to remove your data when no longer necessary, when you withdraw consent, or if processing was unlawful.
Restrict Processing – Object to certain types of processing and request limitations on how we use your data.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Submit a Request – Contact us at dataprivacy@tsco.org with your specific request.
Processing Period – We’ll review your request and gather necessary information.
Response – We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
Note that deletion requests are reviewed case by case, as we may need to retain some information to comply with legal obligations or defend legal claims.
Data Security and International Transfers
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Technical Safeguards – SSL encryption for sensitive data transmission and secure protocols for all communications.
Administrative Procedures – Documented data breach response protocols and regular security audits.
Physical Security – Restricted access to data storage facilities and secure hardware management.
Payment Security – PCI compliant technology for all transactions with no storage of credit card details.
As an international organization, we may need to transfer your personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area. We only conduct such transfers with adequate safeguards in place.
Protect Your Passwords – Use strong, unique passwords and consider a password manager.
Log Out When Finished – Always sign out of accounts when using shared devices.
Be Cautious on Public Computers – Avoid accessing sensitive information on shared or public devices.
While we implement strong security measures, no system is completely secure. You can help protect your information by following the guidelines above.
Cookies and Digital Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These small data files are stored on your device to help us improve functionality.
Essential Cookies – Maintain user sessions and enable core website functionality.
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Personalization Cookies – Provide customized content based on your interests.
The only personal information cookies contain is information you provide yourself.
Visit Website – You access our services through your browser.
Cookie Storage – Small data files are saved to your device.
Website Functions – Cookies enable personalized features.
User Control – Manage preferences through browser settings.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. However, declining cookies may limit your ability to fully experience interactive features of our website or access all available services. Our cookie usage is designed to improve your experience while respecting your privacy preferences and providing transparency about our data collection practices.
Data Retention and Special Considerations
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and meet legal requirements.
Standard Retention – We keep information for up to seven years after your last interaction with us, such as making a donation or using our systems.
Extended Retention – We may retain data longer for legal, technical, or statistical purposes while ensuring continued privacy protection.
Data Removal – We delete personal information when it’s no longer needed for the purposes collected.
Children’s Privacy – We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 beyond what is necessary for participation in our activities. For children under 16, parental consent is required for registration or submission of personal information.
California Residents – California residents have additional rights under the “Shine the Light” law to request information about personal information shared with other businesses for direct marketing purposes. We provide this information annually upon request, including categories of information shared and details of recipient businesses.
Third-Party Links and Contact Information
Third-Party Websites – Our website may contain links to third-party websites, content providers, or advertisers that we do not control. Once you click these links, you leave our website and our privacy policy no longer applies.
External Privacy Policies – You must review the privacy policies of these external sites to understand how they handle personal information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Third-Party Content – We may also display content created by third parties on our systems. While we strive to work with reputable partners, we cannot control their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their individual policies.
Contact Us – For questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, contact us at dataprivacy@tsco.org.
Regular Review – We regularly review and update this policy.
Notification – We notify you of significant changes.
Acceptance – Continued use constitutes acceptance.
