Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 9, 2025

1. Introduction

TheGrantScout ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our grant matching service.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for our services or book a consultation call
  • Fill out our organization questionnaire
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or email communications
  • Contact us with inquiries or feedback

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Organization name and details
  • Organization's mission, programs, and geographic focus
  • Annual budget and funding history
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location data
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our grant matching services
  • Generate personalized foundation match reports
  • Process your subscription and payments
  • Send you service-related communications and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve and optimize our services and website
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, email services), subject to confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

5. 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.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When you cancel your subscription, we will retain your data for a reasonable period to allow for reactivation, after which it will be securely deleted unless retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

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

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications
  • The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@thegrantscout.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

TheGrantScout
Email: hello@thegrantscout.com