1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Full Name
- Organization Name
- Email Address
- Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
- Membership Status
- Account Creation Date
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information including:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on the Site
- Login Activity
- Error Logs
- Security Logs
Payment Information
Membership payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors.
ShareMyGrants.com does not store complete credit card numbers or payment credentials on its servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to ShareMyGrants services
- Deliver grant opportunities
- Manage memberships
- Authenticate users
- Improve platform performance
- Protect platform security
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Respond to customer support requests
- Comply with applicable laws
3. Grant Information
Grant opportunities published on ShareMyGrants may originate from:
- Publicly available funding sources
- Government agencies
- Foundations
- Corporate giving programs
- Information shared by verified members
- ShareMyGrants research and curation
While we strive for accuracy, grant information may change without notice. Users are responsible for verifying all grant details directly with the funding organization before submitting applications.
4. Security
Security is a core priority at ShareMyGrants.
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, including:
- Encryption where appropriate
- Secure authentication
- Role-based access controls
- Audit logging
- Malware scanning for authorized administrative uploads
- Continuous monitoring of security events
- Secure API management
Although we work diligently to protect information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website performance
- Enhance platform functionality
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
6. Information Sharing and Sale of Information
ShareMyGrants.com does not sell, rent, lease, trade, or otherwise monetize your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
We may share limited information only under the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating the ShareMyGrants platform (such as payment processors, hosting providers, security providers, or email delivery services), and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.
- When required by applicable law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
- To protect the rights, property, safety, security, or integrity of ShareMyGrants.com, our members, or the public.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets, subject to applicable privacy laws.
We do not share or sell member information for advertising purposes.
We do not provide member lists to third parties.
We do not sell nonprofit, organizational, or user account information to data brokers or marketing companies.
7. Member Accounts
Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
Users agree to notify ShareMyGrants immediately if unauthorized access to their account is suspected.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Operate the platform
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
9. Children's Privacy
ShareMyGrants.com is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
10. Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Material changes will become effective upon posting to ShareMyGrants.com.
Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
ShareMyGrants.com — Support Team
Email: support@sharemygrants.com
Website: https://sharemygrants.com
13. Your Consent
By creating an account or using ShareMyGrants.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
