Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Grant Writing For Churches ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the GrantWritingforChurches application and website at grantwritingforchurches.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using GrantWritingforChurches, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information from you:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Organization name and details
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Payment and billing information
• Grant application data and documents
• Readiness assessment responses

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use GrantWritingforChurches:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process your grant applications and assessments
• To process payments and manage billing
• To communicate with you about your account and our services
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• To personalize your experience and provide tailored recommendations
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data storage, email delivery, and analytics.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• 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.

6. 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.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to 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 a copy of your information in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service 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 service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives adequate protection.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

13. Contact Us

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