1. Introduction
Ivy Protocol GmbH ("Ivy") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our platform and services. By using Ivy, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information Collection
During the initial account creation and onboarding process, we collect the following personal information from you:

• First name
• Last name
• Work email
• Password
• How you heard about Ivy
• Your role and organization type
• Project, investment, and certification details
• Location and size of the project area
• Landowner approval and carbon rights distribution
• Stakeholder consent and benefit-sharing mechanisms
• Feasibility assessment, carbon credit estimates, and cost-benefit analysis
• Funding plans and additional project-related information
• Company name, location, and website
• Primary professional social account link
• Carbon credit purchase plans

We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, to improve the functionality of our platform and analyze usage trends

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3. Information Use
We use the information collected to:

• Create and manage your Ivy account
• Tailor our services to your needs and preferences
• Communicate with you regarding our platform, services, and updates
• Analyze user trends, improve our platform, and enhance user experience
• Facilitate transactions, such as carbon credit purchases
• Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms of service
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4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with third-party service providers or partners to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, or analytics. These providers have access to your information only as needed to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
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5. Data Security
Ivy takes the security of your personal information seriously and has implemented industry-standard measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
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6. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information unless we are legally required to retain it.
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7. User Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, delete, or object to the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@ivyprotocol.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
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8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. Ivy is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of these external entities, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
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9. International Data Transfers
Ivy is based in Germany and processes personal information in accordance with the applicable data protection laws. If you are located outside Germany, please note that we may transfer and store your personal information in other jurisdictions, subject to the necessary legal safeguards.
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10. Policy Changes and Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
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11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@ivyprotocol.com or by mail at:

Ivy Protocol GmbH Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435, Berlin, Germany.

Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any updates.