Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2025
Grit & Grain Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website at gritandgrainfoundation.org.
By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information (only when you voluntarily provide it):

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Donation amount and transaction details

• Messages sent through contact forms or email

Non-Personal Information:

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Device type

• IP address

• Cookies (used for analytics and performance)
   

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information

• Share updates, newsletters, and impact reports (only with your consent)

• Analyze website performance and improve user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
   

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted service providers (such as email platforms, donation processors, or website hosts) solely to help us operate our website and services. These third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for agreed-upon purposes.
We may also disclose your information if required by law or if necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve site functionality, understand user behavior, and deliver a better experience. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect how the website functions for you.

5. Children's Privacy
Our site and programs are family-oriented, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn we’ve collected such information unintentionally, we will delete it promptly.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Opt out of email communications

• Request information about how your data is used

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
hello@gritandgrainfoundation.org

7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new laws, technologies, or services. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page and may notify you via email or prominent site banners.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
hello@gritandgrainfoundation.org