Privacy Policy

Last Updated on: September 1, 2025

By using this website as a user (hereinafter “You”), You agree to the following Privacy Policy. Please read this Policy carefully before using this website.

This website is owned and operated by a Connecticut company (hereafter “Our,” “We,” “Us,” or “Company”). Our principal place of business is located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Our mailing address is:

121 Towne St. Stamford, CT 06902 

For any privacy-related questions, you can reach Us at: support@earthseedleadership.com

General

At Earthseed, LLC, we deeply respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard the personal information you choose to provide to us when you visit our website, purchase goods or services, or engage with us on social media. It also outlines the rights you have regarding the information we collect.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy with care. From time to time, we may update the Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of the page and, where appropriate, notify you by email.

Any changes will become effective once they are posted on our website. We will never reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your consent, as required by law. By continuing to use our website after updates are posted, you are agreeing to the revised Policy.

Our Privacy Promise. We will never sell your personal information. We commit to using it only in ways that support our community with integrity, compassion, and fairness.

Information Collected

When you interact with Earthseed—whether by visiting our website, making a purchase, subscribing to emails, or connecting with us on social media—we may collect certain information to help us serve you better. By using our site, you are consenting to the collection and use of the types of data described below, including the sharing of limited information with trusted third-party processors when needed for legitimate business purposes (such as payment processing).

The information we may collect includes:

Personal Data. This is information that identifies you specifically, such as your name, mailing or shipping address, email address, phone number, or demographic details like your age, gender, or hometown. You choose to provide this information when you voluntarily register on our website, make a purchase, respond to a blog post, sign up for a program, or contact us with questions. Providing this information is always voluntary, though declining to do so may limit access to certain features or services.

Derivative Data. Our servers automatically collect certain information when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, the dates and times you visit, and the pages you view. If you use a mobile device, we may also collect information such as your device type, operating system, and country of origin. This helps us understand how people use our site so we can improve it.

Financial Data. To process payments for goods or services, we may collect limited financial details (e.g., payment method, billing information). Most financial data is handled directly by secure third-party processors (such as Shopify, ThriveCart, Stripe, PayPal, or Apple Pay). We encourage you to review their Privacy Policies for more details on how they manage and safeguard your information.

Social Networking Data. If you engage with us through social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or others), we may access certain information from your profile that you make available, such as your username, profile picture, location, or contact details. You can control this access by adjusting your privacy settings on each platform.

Mobile Device Data. If you use our website via a mobile device, or subscribe to mobile/SMS messaging, we may collect information about your device (e.g., device ID, model, manufacturer) and location, as permitted by your device settings.

Other Data. From time to time, you may choose to provide us with additional information—such as when you participate in surveys, contests, or giveaways. We will always make it clear when this kind of information is requested, and you will be providing it voluntarily.

Our Privacy Promise. We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services with care and integrity. We will never sell your personal information, and we will always respect your choices about how your data is used.

Use of Information

We use the information you share with us to honor our commitments to you, improve your experience with Earthseed, and strengthen our offerings in ways that serve our community. At times, we may also work with trusted third-party processors to help us securely manage data. Whenever we process your information, we do so for legitimate business purposes—always with care and integrity.

Specifically, we may use your information to:

  • Provide Services. Create and manage your account, deliver products or services you’ve purchased, process payments or refunds, and provide customer support.

  • Communicate With You. Respond to your questions, send newsletters or updates, share offerings we believe may be of interest, and invite you to participate in programs, surveys, or events.

  • Personalize Your Experience. Customize your interaction with our website, generate a profile to make your visits more relevant, and tailor recommendations or resources.

  • Improve Our Offerings. Request feedback, analyze trends, and compile anonymous data to refine our website, services, and community resources.

  • Engage Through Social Media. Interact with you on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or others, in ways consistent with your privacy settings.

  • Promotions and Events. Administer contests, giveaways, or special opportunities you choose to participate in.

  • Security and Legal Compliance. Prevent fraudulent activity, troubleshoot problems, resolve disputes, comply with law enforcement requests, or meet other legal obligations.

Our Privacy Promise. We use your information only to support your relationship with Earthseed and to improve our community’s experience. We will never use your personal data in ways that exploit your trust.

Disclosure of Information

Earthseed will never sell your personal information. We only share your data in limited situations, and always with care, integrity, and transparency. The main reasons we may share information are to provide services you request, to meet legal obligations, to protect our community, or to improve our offerings.

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • Trusted Service Providers. We sometimes work with third-party partners who help us with specific tasks, such as payment processing, website hosting, email or SMS delivery, and customer support. These partners are given only the information needed to perform their services securely.

  • Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Earthseed, our users, or others (including fraud prevention and credit risk reduction).

  • Protecting Earthseed. We may use or disclose your information to investigate policy violations, obtain insurance, manage risks, secure legal or financial advice, or defend against legal claims.

  • Community Interactions. If you participate in group forums, online courses, or interactive features on our website, other users may see certain information such as your name, profile picture, or your comments/posts. Similarly, if you submit a review, comment, photograph, or video, it may be visible to others inside or outside the website.

  • Advertising & Analytics. Like many websites, we may use third-party advertising or analytics tools (such as cookies) to understand how our site is used and to share relevant updates. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. You always have the option to adjust cookie or ad settings in your browser.

  • External Links. Our website may link to other sites we do not control. Please use caution, as we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

  • Business Transitions. If Earthseed is ever sold, merged, or reorganized, your information may be transferred to a successor company. If this happens, we will notify you and ensure your information is handled with care.

  • With Your Consent. We may share your information for other purposes, but only if you give us explicit consent.

  • Vital Interests. In rare cases, we may disclose data if necessary to protect your vital interests or those of others.

Our Privacy Promise. Any sharing of information is done sparingly and with respect. We will never sell your data, and we commit to working only with partners who uphold strong privacy and security practices.

Cookies, Log Files, and Tracking

Like most websites, we use standard tools—such as log files, cookies, and web beacons—to understand how our site is used and to improve your experience.

Log Files. Our hosting service automatically creates basic log files that record things like your IP address, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), date and time of visit, and pages visited. This is standard practice for most websites and helps us analyze trends, administer the site, and understand general patterns of use. These details are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use them to:

  • Help recognize you when you return to our site.

  • Keep your interactions secure.

  • Personalize your experience (for example, by recommending blog posts similar to ones you’ve read).

  • Analyze how our website and services are performing.

Cookies are not specific to your personal account but allow us to better understand overall usage patterns and improve your experience.

Your Choice. Most browsers accept cookies by default, and when you first visit our website, you will be asked whether you consent to their use. If you prefer not to use cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to disable or limit them. Please note that doing so may affect your ability to fully use our website or make purchases. By continuing to use our website without disabling cookies, you are consenting to their use as described in this Policy.

Third-Party Tools. Occasionally, we may work with third-party partners to help us with advertising, email campaigns, or analytics. These partners may use their own cookies or tracking technologies. While we do not control their practices, you can learn more about managing interest-based advertising or opting out at the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.

Our Privacy Promise. We use cookies and tracking tools only to make your experience with Earthseed more useful, secure, and relevant. You remain in control of your choices, and we will never use these tools to sell your personal data.

Data Storage, Processing & Retention

Website Analytics

We may partner with third-party analytic providers (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how people use our website and to improve our offerings. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze trends, track engagement, and measure the popularity of content. We do not transfer personally identifiable information to these analytics providers.

Processing Your Information

In most cases, your data is securely handled by trusted third-party processors—for example, payment processors like PayPal or Stripe that complete transactions on our behalf. Occasionally, Earthseed may process certain information internally for legitimate business purposes, such as:

  • administering and improving our website and services,

  • fulfilling contracts and delivering offerings,

  • maintaining accurate records of transactions,

  • complying with legal obligations,

  • responding to your questions or requests,

  • protecting the rights, safety, and interests of Earthseed, our customers, and the wider community.

The types of data we may process for these purposes include: your contact details, account information, payment details, website usage data, any content you choose to share with us (such as posts or inquiries), and other data described in this Policy.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as it is needed for legitimate business purposes or to comply with legal requirements. For example, some information may be kept to maintain your account until you choose to delete it, while other data—such as analytics or law enforcement requests—will only be kept as long as necessary for that specific purpose. Once data is no longer needed, we delete it securely.

You may request that we delete your personal data at any time. While we can remove the information we hold, we cannot control the retention practices of third parties (such as payment processors). If you wish to request deletion from a third party, you will need to contact them directly. Upon request, we can provide you with a list of the third parties to whom your data has been shared.

Our Privacy Promise. We store and process your information only as long as it is needed to serve you and fulfill our responsibilities. We will never hold on to your data without purpose, and you always have the right to request its removal.

Data Security & Breach Notification

At Earthseed, we take the protection of your personal information seriously. We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to keep your data safe—such as secure servers, encryption where appropriate, limited access to personal data, and ongoing monitoring of our systems.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of storage or transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. For this reason, we cannot promise absolute security. However, if we ever become aware of a data incident that compromises your personal information, we will:

  • Notify you as soon as reasonably possible, and no later than 72 hours if required by law.

  • Inform any relevant data protection authorities, where applicable.

  • Work closely with affected individuals to determine next steps, including user notifications, needed patches, or corrective measures to help prevent future incidents.

You also play an important role in protecting your data. We encourage you to:

  • Use strong, unique passwords and update them regularly.

  • Avoid sharing sensitive account details over unsecured networks (such as public Wi-Fi).

  • Contact us immediately at support@earthseedleadership.com if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

Our Privacy Promise. We treat your information with the same care we would want for ourselves. While no system is perfect, we pledge to protect your data to the best of our ability and to be transparent and responsive if any issue arises.

Minors

Our website and services are intended for adults who are able to form legally binding contracts under the laws of their place of residence. By using our site, you confirm that you meet these requirements and agree to abide by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Earthseed does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our website or share any personal details with us. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child may have provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@earthseedleadership.com, and we will work with you to address the situation.

Our Privacy Promise. We are committed to protecting young people’s privacy and ensuring that Earthseed remains a safe and respectful space for all who engage with it.

Your Rights  

At Earthseed, we believe you should have meaningful control over your personal information. We are committed to honoring your rights in accordance with applicable law, and we will always respond to your requests with fairness and transparency.

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have some or all of the following rights:

  • Update or Correct Your Information. You can request that we update or change the personal information you have provided. To do so, please contact us at support@earthseedleadership.com

  • Confirm What We Hold. You can ask us to confirm what personal data we hold about you, how we use it, and whether it has been shared with third-party processors. Unless restricted by the rights of others, we will provide you with a copy of your data.

  • Change Your Consent. You may withdraw or change your consent to our use of your information at any time. If withdrawal affects essential services, we may need to close or limit your account.

  • Opt Out of Communications. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in the message, or by contacting us directly.

  • Request a Copy of Your Data. You may request a digital copy of the data we hold about you. Your first request will be provided free of charge; subsequent requests may incur a reasonable fee.

  • Transfer Your Data. You may request that we transfer your data to another service provider, where technically feasible and not unduly burdensome.

  • Delete Your Data. You can request that we delete all personal data we hold about you. There are some exceptions (for example, where retention is required by law, necessary to protect free expression, or needed to exercise or defend legal claims). Please note that deletion may result in the closure of your account and limit access to our services.

  • Restrict Processing. You may, in certain circumstances, ask us to limit the way we process your data—for example, while we verify accuracy or consider an objection. We will continue to store your data but will not process it further without your consent (except as required by law).

  • Lodge a Complaint. If you believe we have misused your data or violated your rights, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.

Verification & Safeguards

To protect your privacy, we may ask for reasonable proof of identity before fulfilling certain requests. In rare cases, we may need to limit or decline a request if it conflicts with pressing business needs, public interest, or legal requirements.

Our Privacy Promise. We honor your rights not as obligations, but as extensions of our values of fairness, compassion, and respect. Whenever you exercise your rights, we will respond with care and transparency.

Newsletters and Email Marketing

When you subscribe to our emails, we’ll use your name and email address to send newsletters, resources, and updates you’ve opted in to receive. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any message or by emailing support@earthseedleadership.com.

To honor your unsubscribe request, we may maintain a limited “suppression list” so we don’t email you again by mistake. We may use trusted email service providers to deliver communications on our behalf.

Our Privacy Promise. We will never sell your email address. We send messages only with your consent and you’re in control of your preferences.

Notice to California Residents

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) gives you specific rights, including the right to: know the categories of personal information we collect and the purposes of use; access and correct your information; delete information (subject to legal exceptions); opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; limit the use of sensitive personal information; and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

  • Sale/Sharing: Earthseed does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

  • Sensitive Personal Information: We generally do not collect SPI; if we ever do, we will use it only for necessary, limited purposes permitted by law.

  • How to exercise your rights: Email support@earthseedleadership.com (subject line: “California Request”). We will verify your request (e.g., by confirming information we already hold) and respond within applicable timelines. You may also appoint an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf, subject to verification.

Our Privacy Promise. We honor California privacy rights in spirit and letter, and we won’t penalize you for using them.

International Visitors (EEA/UK/Switzerland - GDPR)

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access Earthseed from outside the U.S., you are transferring your information to the U.S.

  • Lawful bases. Where the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on one or more lawful bases: consent, contract, legitimate interests (e.g., site security, service improvement), and legal obligations.

  • Transfers. When personal data is transferred from the EEA/UK/Switzerland to the U.S., we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms, such as the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision and/or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), as applicable 

  • Your GDPR rights. As described in “Your Rights,” you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to processing; you may also withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing). You can lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority; we invite you to contact us first so we can help: support@earthseedleadership.com

  • Marketing. We send marketing communications only with consent (opt-in). You may unsubscribe at any time.

Our Privacy Promise. We apply the same spirit of care globally and use recognized safeguards when transferring data internationally.

How To Contact Us

Questions or requests about this Policy or your personal information?
Email: support@earthseedleadership.com
Mailing address: Earthseed, LLC, 121 Towne St., Apt. 606, Stamford, CT 06902, USA

We aim to respond within 30 days (or sooner where required by law).