Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 19, 2026

At SeedStage ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclosure, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password.
  • Identity Verification (KYC/AML): Government-issued ID, social security number (SSN), date of birth, and facial biometrics, as required by financial regulations.
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, credit card numbers, income statements, and accreditation documents.
  • Profile Data: Biography, social media links, investment preferences, and photos.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interaction with features (e.g., "Back Project" clicks).
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance user experience (see Cookie Policy below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To create and manage your account, process investments, and facilitate trading.
  • Compliance: To verify your identity and comply with securities laws (e.g., SEC, FINRA) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
  • Communication: To send transaction confirmations, updates on funded projects, and newsletters.
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
  • Analytics: To analyze trends, usage, and improve our Platform's functionality.

3. Sharing of Information

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

  • Issuers: When you invest in a company, we share your identity and contact info with that Issuer so they can manage their shareholder registry.
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors for payment processing (e.g., Stripe), identity verification (e.g., Persona), and escrow services.
  • Regulatory Bodies: Government authorities or regulators (e.g., IRS, SEC) if required by law.
  • Affiliates: Companies under common control with SeedStage for business operations.

4. International Data Transfers

SeedStage is based in the United States. If you are accessing the Services from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption (SSL/TLS), to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to regulatory retention periods, e.g., 5-7 years for financial records).
  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

7. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and track site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The definitive version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
SeedStage Privacy Team
Email: privacy@seedstage.vn