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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 18, 2026

Martian Grow (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information about you when you visit or interact with our website at martiangrow.com (the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

Martian Grow is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through the Services. We are a research, data, and licensing platform focused on the discovery, stabilization, and commercialization of plant genetics.

Contact details:

Martian Grow

martiangrow.com/contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details above. We will respond within five (5) business days.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

All visitors to martiangrow.com;
Individuals who submit enquiries, contact forms, or expressions of interest through the Services;
Prospective and current business partners, licensees, or collaborators who interact with us via the Services.

This policy does not apply to data processed under separate contractual agreements with research partners or licensees, which are governed by the privacy and confidentiality provisions in those agreements.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, submit a form, or express interest in our Services, we may collect:

Your name and job title;
Email address and telephone number;
Organisation or company name;
The content of your message or enquiry;
Any other information you choose to provide.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Services, we and our technology providers may automatically collect:

IP address and approximate geographic location;
Browser type, version, and language settings;
Device type and operating system;
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths;
Referring URLs and exit pages;
Date and time of access.

This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and similar tracking technologies. Please see Section 8 (Cookies) for more detail.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

Business intelligence tools or professional databases (e.g. LinkedIn) where we identify potential partners or collaborators;
Referrals from existing partners or contacts.

We will only process such information where we have a legitimate basis to do so.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

4.1 To Respond to Enquiries and Manage Communications

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (responding to your request); contract (where a commercial relationship is being established).

We use contact information you provide to respond to enquiries, provide information about our platform, and manage ongoing communications with prospective or current partners.

4.2 To Operate and Improve the Services

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (maintaining and improving the website).

We use automatically collected data to monitor website performance, diagnose technical issues, understand how visitors use the Services, and improve the user experience.

4.3 For Analytics and Research

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (understanding our audience); consent (where required by applicable law).

We may use aggregated or anonymised data to analyse trends in how the Services are used. Where we use analytics tools that involve personal data, we do so in compliance with applicable law and our cookie policy.

4.4 To Comply with Legal Obligations

Legal basis: Legal obligation.

We may process your personal data where necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

4.5 To Protect Our Legitimate Interests and Rights

Legal basis: Legitimate interests; legal obligation.

We may process personal data where necessary to detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, security incidents, or violations of our Terms of Service, and to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers to operate and support the Services, including web hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer relationship management. These providers act as data processors on our behalf and are contractually required to:

Process data only on our instructions;
Maintain appropriate technical and organisational security measures;
Not use your data for their own purposes.

5.2 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of Martian Grow’s business or assets, personal data may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same or equivalent privacy protections.

5.3 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation or court order;
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Martian Grow, its partners, or the public;
Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other third parties where you have given your express prior consent.

6. International Data Transfers

Given the international nature of Martian Grow’s operations, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

Where we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland to a third country, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent authority;
An adequacy decision by the relevant data protection authority;
Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.

You may request further information about international transfer mechanisms by contacting us.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and business requirements. Specifically:

Enquiry and contact data is retained for up to three (3) years from last contact, or longer if a commercial relationship is established;
Website analytics data is retained in accordance with the settings of our analytics provider (typically 14 to 26 months);
Data retained for legal compliance purposes is held for the period required by applicable law;
Data may be retained in anonymised or aggregated form indefinitely for research and analytics purposes.

When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) to operate, improve, and analyse the Services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

8.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Performance and analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Services (e.g. Google Analytics or equivalent). These are set only with your consent where required by law.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.
Marketing and targeting cookies: Used to deliver relevant content. We do not currently use these, but will update this policy if we do.

8.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or any cookie preference centre we provide. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Services. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have some or all of the following rights with respect to your personal data:

Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure: You may ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g. where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected).
Right to restriction: You may ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances (e.g. while accuracy is contested).
Right to data portability: Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction (e.g. the Data Protection Commission, the ICO, or your local data protection authority).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 1. We will respond within thirty (30) days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed at, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from, individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete such data.

11. Security of Your Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using TLS/HTTPS;
Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only;
Regular review of our information security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority as required by applicable law.

12. Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by Martian Grow. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Regulatory and Jurisdictional Notice

Martian Grow’s activities involve plant genetics and related biological materials that are subject to varying legal frameworks across jurisdictions. Where the processing of personal data is connected to such activities, we handle that data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, and separate from any regulatory classification of the underlying subject matter.

If you are accessing the Services from a jurisdiction with specific data protection requirements (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation, the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act, or equivalent legislation), your rights under those laws are fully preserved and we will honour them accordingly.

14. Additional Rights by Jurisdiction

14.1 European Economic Area and United Kingdom (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the UK GDPR respectively. The legal bases for our processing are described in Section 4. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority:

EU: Your national Data Protection Authority (find yours at edpb.europa.eu);
UK: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).

14.2 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell;
The right to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions;
The right to correct inaccurate personal information;
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information — we do not sell personal information;
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California rights, please contact us using the details in Section 1.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or prominent notice on the Services.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Martian Grow

martiangrow.com/contact

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

Effective Date: March 18, 2026