Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [11.23.2023]
Last Updated: [2.11.2025]

At Grants.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you use our platform. By accessing or using Grants.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

1.1 Personal Information (Provided by Users)

When you sign up or use our services, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • Billing Information: Payment details for subscriptions (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
  • Demographic & Grant-Related Information: Business type, funding needs, eligibility criteria, and relevant application details.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Grants.com, we automatically collect:

  • Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interactions with features.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Grants.com uses cookies, web beacons, and tracking scripts to enhance your experience.

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may collect data from trusted third-party sources, including:

  • Government & Grant Databases for eligibility verification.
  • Payment Processors for billing validation.
  • Consultant & Partner Platforms if you opt for expert grant-writing assistance.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Services

  • Matching users with grant opportunities based on their profile.
  • Delivering personalized recommendations using AI-driven analysis.
  • Enabling communication between users and grant consultants (if selected).

2.2 Improving Our Platform

  • Enhancing site performance through usage analytics.
  • Identifying trends and improving grant-matching algorithms.

2.3 Security & Fraud Prevention

  • Protecting against unauthorized access, fraud, or abuse.
  • Complying with legal obligations and industry security standards.

2.4 Marketing & Communications

  • Sending grant updates, promotions, or newsletters (with opt-out options).
  • Using anonymized data for insights and advertising purposes.
  1. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data under the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers & Partners

We work with trusted third-party vendors to process payments, analyze website data, and provide customer support. These providers only receive necessary data and must comply with privacy laws.

3.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose user data when required by law, including:

  • Court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requirements.
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Grants.com and its users.

3.3 Business Transfers

If Grants.com undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale, user data may be transferred to the new entity under similar privacy protections.

  1. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Grants.com uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control or disable cookies via browser settings.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., login authentication).
  • Analytical Cookies: Track usage data for performance insights.
  • Marketing Cookies: Personalize ads and grant recommendations.

4.2 Managing Cookie Preferences

Users can adjust cookie preferences through browser settings or opt out of tracking tools like Google Analytics.

  1. Data Security & Retention

5.1 How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

  • Encryption: Protecting sensitive data during transmission.
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to authorized personnel.
  • Regular Security Audits: Identifying vulnerabilities and applying updates.

5.2 Data Retention Policy

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service delivery and legal compliance.
  • Users may request account deletion at any time.
  1. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights under laws like GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California).

6.1 User Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your stored data.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information.
  • Right to Deletion: Request account or data removal.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Object to Marketing: Opt-out of promotional emails.

6.2 Exercising Your Rights

To submit a request regarding your data, contact us at [email protected].

  1. Third-Party Links & External Services

Grants.com may contain links to external websites (e.g., government grant portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always review third-party policies before submitting personal data.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Grants.com is not intended for users under 18 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

  1. International Users

If you access Grants.com from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S. or other regions with different data protection laws.

  1. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated via email or platform notifications.

Last Updated: [2.11.2025]

  1. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]