Agricultural Science Education and Technologies Corporation (ASETS Corp) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience as you engage with our educational and community-based initiatives. This Privacy Policy applies to the ASETS Corp website and governs the collection, usage, and protection of your personal information. By using the ASETS Corp website or any of our services, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Collection of Your Personal Information

ASETS Corp may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and any other contact or identifying information you choose to provide. We may also collect anonymous demographic information, such as your ZIP code, age, gender, preferences, educational background, career interests, and areas of agricultural or scientific interest.

We automatically gather certain information about your device and usage, including your IP address, browser type, access times, referring websites, and pages visited within the ASETS Corp website. This data helps us operate the website effectively and provide a better user experience.

Note: If you disclose personal or sensitive information on public forums or blogs affiliated with ASETS Corp, this information may be collected and used by others. ASETS Corp does not monitor private online communications.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites linked from ASETS Corp's website, as we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Use of Your Personal Information

ASETS Corp uses your personal information to operate the website, deliver services and educational content, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about our programs, partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and events. This includes initiatives such as:

• The McCoy Institute of Science & Innovation (MISI)

• Flourish Forward (Community Garden Bed Program)

• It Affects Me (Free Produce Distribution Initiative)

• SoNutrified (Nutritional education and wellness program )

We may also use your information to conduct surveys and evaluations to improve our educational offerings and community impact.

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted partners to help us deliver services, send communications, perform data analysis, or provide support. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely to support ASETS Corp.

Sensitive data—such as race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or political affiliations—is never collected or disclosed without your explicit consent.

Use of Cookies

ASETS Corp’s website uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help personalize content, streamline access to our services, and analyze site traffic.

You can accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain interactive features of the ASETS Corp website.

Security of Your Personal Information

ASETS Corp takes reasonable precautions to secure your information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Personal data is stored on secure servers in a controlled environment. Sensitive information (such as payment data or registration details) is encrypted using secure technologies, such as TLS (Transport Layer Security), when transmitted online.

While ASETS Corp implements best practices to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We are not liable for unauthorized breaches or external disclosures beyond our control.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information without notice only when required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests;

• Protect and defend the rights or property of ASETS Corp;

• Act in urgent circumstances to ensure the safety of individuals or the public.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

ASETS Corp may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our programs, technologies, or legal obligations. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed about how your information is being protected.