Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18-09-2025

SeaweedLink respects the privacy of its participants, partners, and clients at all times. We only collect and process personal data provided voluntarily and with the individual’s consent. This data is handled with the utmost care and treated as strictly confidential. SeaweedLink complies fully with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal Data We Collect

SeaweedLink collects, stores, and processes personal data that is necessary for the proper execution of our services and administration.

We may collect:

• Name and contact details (such as email address)

• Organization and role details

• Information related to your projects, collaborations, or services used

• Communication preferences and activity on the platform

Purpose of Processing

Personal data will only be used for purposes such as:

• Creating and managing user accounts

• Connecting organizations and individuals in the seaweed sector

• Facilitating introductions, collaborations, or project meetings

• Internal administration and service optimization

• Communication via email or other channels

• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use your personal data for purposes other than those stated above without your prior consent.

Sharing of Data

Your personal data will only be shared:

• With other participants on the platform, when you choose to make your profile or projects visible

• With service providers who support the operation of our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)

• With authorities if required by law

SeaweedLink does not sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Transfer and Storage

Data is stored within the European Union.

If transfer outside the EU is necessary (e.g., for collaborations with non-EU organizations), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

SeaweedLink retains data for one year after the last active use of your account, unless longer retention is legally required or you consent to an extension. Before this period ends, we may contact you to ask if we can continue to retain your data.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw your consent at any time

• Object to or restrict certain types of processing

• Data portability (request a copy of your data in a structured format)

Requests regarding your rights can be submitted via info@seaweedlink.com

Security Measures

SeaweedLink takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Complaints

Your privacy is very important to SeaweedLink. If you have concerns or complaints about how your data is processed, please contact us at info@seaweedlink.com. We will do our best to resolve issues within four weeks.

If you are not satisfied, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

Responsibility

The controller responsible for data processing is:

SeaweedLink VOF

Van Heeckerenstraat 10, 

wassenaar, 2242GX

The Netherlands