Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Duckweed Labs (“Duckweed Labs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or use our website (the “Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Site.

 

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through the Site and any related services, sales, marketing, or events. It does not apply to information collected through other channels, such as in-person events or direct phone calls.

 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect certain information that identifies you or could be used to identify you (“Personal Information”) when you:

• Sign up or register on the Site

• Fill out forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)

• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels

This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, or any other information you choose to provide.

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2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Site, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device identifiers

• Operating system

• Referring URLs

• Pages viewed and links clicked

• Dates and times of visits

We collect this information through cookies, web beacons, log files, and other tracking technologies. For more information, see the “Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies” section below.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

1. To Provide and Maintain the Site: We use your information to deliver our services and enable core Site functionality.

2. To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, send confirmations, or provide updates related to the Site or your account.

3. To Improve Our Site: We may use aggregated and anonymized data to understand user behavior and improve our products, services, and user experience.

4. Marketing and Promotional Purposes: We may send newsletters, surveys, and promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

5. To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

 

4. Legal Bases for Processing (for users in the EEA/UK/Switzerland)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your Personal Information under the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given consent (e.g., to receive marketing emails).

• Contract: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.

• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, maintaining the security of our Site) and not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

 

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to collect information automatically about your activities on the Site. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Common types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function.

• Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data about user traffic and interactions.

• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings.

• Advertising Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver relevant ads (if applicable).

 

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your Personal Information with:

1. Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist us with Site operations, analytics, marketing, and customer service.

2. Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3. Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal process (e.g., subpoenas, court orders), or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties.

 

7. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Site, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

 

8. Security Measures

We implement a variety of security measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

 

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the country where our servers are located, your Personal Information may be transferred internationally. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries which may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. In such cases, we take measures to ensure an appropriate level of data protection.

 

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights over your Personal Information. These may include:

1. Access: Request a copy of the Personal Information we hold about you.

2. Rectification: Request to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

3. Erasure: Request deletion of your Personal Information.

4. Restriction: Request restriction of processing your Personal Information.

5. Portability: Request to receive your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6. Objection: Object to processing your Personal Information under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to all requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the relevant age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information.

 

12. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, which have their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We will also notify you of any material changes by posting a prominent notice on our Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Site, please contact us using the contact form on this site. 

 

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Site immediately.