Privacy Policy

Introduction

Grant DNA ("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 readiness assessment platform.

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

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Register for an account
• Complete intake forms or assessments
• Upload documents or evidence
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Organization details (legal name, EIN, mission, budget information)
• Financial information related to grant applications
• Program and impact data
• Documents and files you upload

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• Process your grant readiness assessments
• Generate reports and recommendations
• Facilitate connections with foundation partners (with your consent)
• Communicate with you about your account and services
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Your Consent

We may share your information with foundation partners or other third parties when you explicitly consent, such as when submitting an application to a specific RFP or requesting consultation services.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, user information may be transferred.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any linked sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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