Privacy Policy – GrantSearch.us
Website: https://www.grantsearch.us
Contact Email: [email protected]
At GrantSearch.us, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
GrantSearch.us is an informational website that provides resources, guides, tools, and educational content related to government grants, financial aid programs, social benefits, and low-income assistance in the United States. We are not a government agency and do not provide financial assistance directly.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to operate our website and improve your user experience.
2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name (optional)
- Email address (optional – for newsletter or contact form)
- Any messages submitted via contact forms
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit GrantSearch.us, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited & time spent
- Referring URLs
This data is collected using Google Analytics, cookies, and similar technologies for performance tracking.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Essential Cookies – Website functionality
- Analytics Cookies – Website usage tracking
- Advertising Cookies – Personalized ads using Google AdSense
- Affiliate Tracking Links – Track purchases from partner links
You can manage cookies anytime via your browser settings.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Improve website performance and content
- Personalize your experience
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Send email updates (only if you subscribe)
- Show relevant ads via Google AdSense
- Track affiliate link performance
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
5. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
GrantSearch.us earns revenue through:
✅ Google AdSense advertising
✅ Affiliate links (including CPA, CPL, Awin, CJ, Impact, Amazon, etc.)
✅ Sponsored content (optional)
If you click an affiliate link on this website, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services:
| Service Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic analysis |
| Google AdSense | Advertising |
| MailChimp/SendGrid (optional) | Email newsletter |
| Affiliate networks | Link tracking |
These third-party services have their own privacy policies.
7. AI Content Disclaimer
Some articles, tools, and descriptions may be partially or fully generated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for educational purposes. All content is fact-checked before publishing, but we do not guarantee accuracy or completeness. Users should verify information with official government sources.
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
GrantSearch.us does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us immediately to remove it.
9. GDPR & CCPA Rights
If you live in the EU or California, you have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request data deletion
- Opt out of data sale
- Object to data processing
To request data access or removal, email: [email protected]
10. Data Security
We use SSL encryption and standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. External Links Disclaimer
Our website contains links to government sites and third-party partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
13. Contact Us
For privacy or legal questions, email us at:
