Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/14/2024
Last Updated: 01/14/2026

---

Introduction

Grant Engine Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website grantengineconsulting.com (the "Site") or use our grant consulting services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site or services.

---

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

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

• Book a consultation through our calendar booking system
• Submit contact forms or inquiries
• Request information about our services
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Engage our services for grant consulting

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization name and details
• Job title
• Mailing address
• Grant award information (if applicable)
• Communication preferences

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• Date and time of visit
• Device identifiers

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing to show relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

1.4 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

• Calendar booking platforms (e.g., Calendly)
• Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Social media platforms

---

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Our Services

• Schedule and conduct consultations
• Prepare and submit grant applications
• Manage grant applications and compliance
• Assess grant eligibility and organizational needs
• Communicate about your grant projects
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Provide customer support

2.2 To Improve Our Services

• Analyze Site usage and user behavior
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct research and analytics
• Test and optimize our Site performance

2.3 To Communicate With You

• Send service-related notifications
• Provide updates about your grant projects
• Share newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Respond to comments and questions
• Send administrative information

2.4 For Legal and Security Purposes

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Use
• Resolve disputes

---

3. How We Share Your Information

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

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Booking platforms (e.g., Calendly)
• Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
• Cloud storage providers (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox)
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Website hosting services
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government or regulatory requests
• Legal process or investigation
• Efforts to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Efforts to protect the rights, property, or safety of others

3.3 Business Transfers

If Grant Engine Consulting is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

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

---

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection

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

---

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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.

Retention periods:

• Consultation inquiries: 2 years from last contact
• Client project data: 7 years after project completion (for compliance and audit purposes)
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

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

---

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

6.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.

6.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6.4 Opt-Out

You have the right to opt out of:

• Marketing communications (click "unsubscribe" in any email)
• Cookies (through your browser settings)
• Sale of personal information (we don't sell your information)

6.5 Restriction and Objection

You have the right to request that we restrict or object to the processing of your information in certain circumstances.

6.6 Withdraw Consent

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

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 517-921-1315

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

---

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site and 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 information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.

---

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

---

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know

You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.

Right to Delete

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call 517-921-1315.

---

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features that signal websites not to track your online activity. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings.

---

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our Site or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

---

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Grant Engine Consulting

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 517-921-1315

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

---

13. Consent

By using our Site or services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

---