Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Nasal Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with our website, devices, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services") operated under the Nosy brand. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide when you:

• Create an account or user profile

• Purchase our products or services

• Register your Nosy device

• Participate in Scent Missions

• Submit scent data through our platform

• Contact our customer support

• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications

• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions

This information may include:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, shipping address)

• Account credentials (username, password)

• Payment and billing information

• Device registration details

• Profile information and preferences

• Communications with our team

1.2 Scent Data

When you use a Nosy device to collect and upload scent data, we collect:

• Raw sensor data from the device

• Time and date of collection

• Device identifiers

• Optional metadata you provide (location, scent labels, descriptions)

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we automatically collect:

• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)

• IP address and general location

• Browser type and settings

• Referring and exit pages

• Date and time of access

• Usage statistics and interaction patterns

• Performance and error data

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Understand how you use our Services

• Improve your experience

• Deliver relevant advertising

• Protect against fraudulent activity

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• Delivering the products and services you request

• Processing transactions and payments

• Registering and activating your Nosy devices

• Managing your account and preferences

• Developing and enhancing our products and services

• Providing customer support

• Ensuring proper functioning of our platform

2.2 Platform Operation and Machine Learning

• Processing scent data to support our Large Essence Model (LEM)

• Validating scent data through our Proof of Emergent Measurements (PoEM) system

• Training and improving our scent recognition algorithms

• Creating and maintaining datasets for machine learning purposes

• Administering Scent Missions and network activities

• Distributing rewards and incentives for platform participation

2.3 Communication and Marketing

• Sending administrative messages and updates

• Providing information about new features and offerings

• Delivering promotional content and special offers

• Conducting surveys and collecting feedback

• Processing contest or promotion entries

2.4 Security and Legal Compliance

• Protecting against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

• Verifying identity and account access

• Enforcing our terms and policies

• Complying with legal obligations

• Resolving disputes and addressing complaints

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Service Providers

We share data with third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

• Payment processors

• Cloud hosting providers

• Analytics services

• Customer support platforms

• Marketing and communication services

These providers are bound by contractual obligations to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us.

3.2 For Research and Development

We may share anonymized or aggregated data with research partners, academic institutions, or other organizations to advance scent detection technology and applications.

3.3 As Part of Our Platform

When you submit scent data to our platform, certain data may be visible to other platform participants as part of our validation process (PoEM). This never includes your personal information unless you explicitly choose to make it visible.

3.4 Business Transfers

If Nasal Inc. is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

3.5 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.

Scent data contributed to our platform may be retained indefinitely in an anonymized form to support ongoing machine learning and platform development.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update certain personal information through your account settings. You may also contact us to request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information.

6.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6.3 Objection and Restriction

You may object to our processing of your personal information or request that we restrict processing in certain circumstances.

6.4 Withdrawal of Consent

Where we process data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

6.5 Marketing Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer your information to countries other than where you reside. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it, including through appropriate contractual safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state laws. These may include the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of personal information, opt-out of sales of personal information, and non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Nasal Inc.
privacy@nasal.ai

Last Updated: May 11, 2025