Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how GrantScouts.com (“GrantScouts,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

1) What We Collect

A) Information you provide

We may collect information you submit directly to us, such as:

  • Contact form details (for example: your name, email address, and message)

We do not require accounts to use GrantScouts, and we do not sell user accounts or subscriptions.

B) Information collected automatically

When you use the site, we may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:

  • IP address (often logged by servers for security)
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, timestamps, and referring URLs
  • Basic usage/diagnostic data (to help keep the site stable and secure)

2) Cookies & Similar Technologies

GrantScouts may use cookies (small files stored on your device) to help the site function properly and to understand how the site is used.

Cookies may be used for:

  • site performance and security
  • basic analytics (understanding traffic and popular pages)
  • remembering your cookie preferences (if a banner is used)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

3) Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site (for example: page views, traffic sources, popular pages). Analytics may collect non-sensitive technical identifiers and usage data.

4) How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • respond to messages you send us
  • operate and maintain the website
  • improve the quality and usefulness of the site
  • monitor for abuse, spam, and security issues
  • debug errors and ensure performance

5) Data Sources (Grant Listings)

GrantScouts aggregates and summarizes grant opportunities from publicly available sources, including official government websites and other public listings. We do not claim ownership of third-party listings.

If you believe a listing is inaccurate or should be removed, contact us and we will review the request.

6) Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only in these cases:

  • Service providers that help us run the site (for example: hosting, security tools, analytics). They are permitted to use data only to provide services to us.
  • Legal requirements if we must comply with a lawful request (court order, subpoena, etc.).
  • Security reasons to protect the rights, property, and safety of GrantScouts and users.

7) Third-Party Links

GrantScouts links to third-party websites (including government agencies and grant portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their policies before providing information.

8) Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Data Retention

  • Contact form messages may be retained as long as needed to respond and keep basic records.
  • Server logs and security logs may be kept for a limited period for performance and security.

10) Children’s Privacy

GrantScouts is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11) Your Choices

You can:

  • disable cookies in your browser
  • contact us to request deletion of a message you sent via our contact form (where feasible and legally permitted)

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.

13) Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us here:
https://grantscouts.com/contact/