SEED PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 13, 2025
Last Updated: October 8, 2025

At SEED, we believe democracy works best when people trust the systems that inform it. That’s why your privacy and security are built into every part of our platform.

1. What We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to create your experience:

  • Voting address: Used solely to show the races and candidates relevant to you.

  • Birth year and gender: Optional fields that help us understand voter trends and improve representation.

  • Email address or handle: Used to create your SEED account and communicate with you.

  • Responses to questions: Used to calculate your candidate matches and contribute to anonymous, aggregated insights.

We do not collect any financial information, government IDs, or precise geolocation data.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps SEED:

  • Match you to the correct ballot and candidates in your district.

  • Personalize your experience based on the issues you select.

  • Improve accuracy across the platform through anonymous data analysis.

  • Keep you informed about major election updates or new features (only if you opt in).

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data — ever.

3. Data Sharing

We may share anonymous, aggregated insights (for example, “60% of voters in District X prioritize transit reform”).
We do not share individual responses, identities, or personal details with campaigns, political organizations, or third-party advertisers.

4. Data Storage & Security

All personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
We use industry-standard practices to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

You can:

  • Access, edit, or delete your information anytime from your profile.

  • Request full removal of your account and associated data by contacting us at privacy@getseed.org.

  • Opt out of communications at any time.

6. Cookies

We use minimal cookies to improve performance and keep you signed in securely.
We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Children’s Privacy

SEED is designed for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Contact Us

Questions about your privacy?
Reach out at privacy@getseed.org or visit www.getseed.org/privacy.