Privacy Policy

Who We Are

GrantPlain.com is an independent, privately owned directory of public grant opportunities. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, GrantPlain.com is the "Site" or "we."

Information We Collect

We aim to collect as little personal data as reasonably necessary.

• Usage data: We may collect anonymous or aggregated information about how visitors use the Site, such as pages viewed, links clicked, and approximate location based on IP address.
• Device and log data: Our hosting platform and analytics tools may log technical details such as your browser type, operating system, referral URL, and the date and time of your visit.
• Contact information: If you voluntarily contact us (for example, via a form or email), we may receive your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how our Site is used, to improve performance, and to support advertising and analytics services such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do so.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Ad Partners

In the future, we may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Serve and measure ads on this Site and other websites.
• Show ads based on your previous visits to this Site or other sites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or other industry opt-out pages where available.

How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• Analyze how visitors use the Site to make content clearer and more useful.
• Respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests when you contact us.
• Detect, prevent, or investigate security incidents, fraud, or abuse.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with:

• Service providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, analytics, or email services), subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
• Legal and safety purposes: If required by law or in response to a valid legal request, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.

Your Choices

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, opt out of certain analytics or advertising cookies using tools provided by those services.

If you contact us and provide personal information, you may request that we delete or update that information where feasible and legally permitted.

Children's Privacy

GrantPlain is intended for business owners and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date below. Your continued use of the Site after changes have been posted means you accept the updated Policy.

Last updated: 2026