The Dream Seed Project Steering Committee (“Committee“) is committed to protecting the personal information of all applicants in connection with the operation of the Dream Seed Project (“Project“).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with the Project.
1. Information We Collect
The Committee may collect the following information through applications, inquiries, and other interactions with the Project:
- Full name (if you choose to use your real name)
- Email address
- Social media username(s)
- Your submitted personal story
- Information provided through the application form
- Information required for prize delivery (such as your name, mailing address, and telephone number)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
2. Purpose of Use
The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:
- Processing applications to the Dream Seed Project
- Reviewing and evaluating submissions
- Selecting the Dream Seed Winner
- Contacting winners
- Delivering prizes, including the Dream Seed Diamond Award and other awards
- Responding to inquiries
- Operating and improving the Project
- Preventing fraudulent or duplicate applications
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations
3. Use of Submitted Content
Stories and other content submitted by applicants may be featured or published according to the display option selected during the application process (Real Name, Social Media Username, or Anonymous) for the following purposes:
- The official Dream Seed Project website
- Official Dream Seed social media channels
- Events and exhibitions
- Videos and other multimedia content
- Publications
- Promotional and marketing materials
- Other content related to the Project
For detailed terms regarding the use of submitted content, please refer to the separate Terms of Entry and Terms of Use.
4. Management of Personal Information
The Committee implements reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure, loss, alteration, misuse, or other improper handling.
5. Disclosure to Third Parties
The Committee will not disclose personal information to any third party without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- When you have given your consent
- When required by applicable law
- When necessary to protect the life, safety, or property of an individual
- When disclosure is necessary to service providers, such as shipping companies, solely for the purpose of prize delivery or other operational requirements
6. Prize Delivery
Applicants selected as a Dream Seed Winner may be asked to provide additional information required for prize delivery, including their name, mailing address, and telephone number.
This information will be used solely for prize fulfillment and related communications.
7. Use of Google Forms
The Project uses Google Forms, provided by Google LLC, to accept applications.
Information submitted through the application form is transmitted to and stored on Google’s servers.
For information about how Google processes personal information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
Cookies do not directly identify individual users.
9. Retention of Personal Information
Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
After that, the information will be securely deleted or disposed of, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.
10. Access, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information
If you request access to, correction of, addition to, or deletion of your personal information, we will verify your identity and respond appropriately in accordance with applicable laws.
If you request the removal of content that has already been published, we will review your request and make reasonable efforts to comply with your request where appropriate.
11. Minors
Applicants who are under 18 years of age must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian before submitting an application.
By submitting an application, applicants under the age of 18 are considered to have obtained such consent.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Committee reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations, or the operation of the Project.
Any updates will be posted on this page and will become effective upon publication.
Effective as of July 2026
