Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Granthunt ("GrantHunt US", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services (the "Service").

GrantHunt US is operated by Granthunt, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and is intended for users located in the United States.

By using GrantHunt US, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve our Service.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you create an account or use the Service, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Account login credentials
  • Business or organization information (such as state, industry, organization type, keywords, and company size)
  • Communication preferences
  • Any information you send to us directly (for example, support emails)

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as government IDs, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or financial account details.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited and actions taken on the site
  • Referring URLs
  • Approximate location (country or state level)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the GrantHunt US Service
  • Match relevant grant opportunities to your profile
  • Send weekly grant digests and account-related emails
  • Communicate product updates and beta announcements
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Monitor usage and improve the Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Emails and Communications

We send two types of emails:

  • Transactional emails (account creation, billing, service notifications)
  • Marketing or product update emails (such as beta updates or feature announcements)

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link included in those emails. Transactional emails are necessary for the operation of the Service and cannot be opted out of.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and analyze the Service.

This includes:

  • Google Analytics (website usage and performance)
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel (marketing and conversion tracking)

You may choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner. Essential cookies required for basic site functionality cannot be disabled.

5. Payments

Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store or process your full payment card details. Stripe may collect and process your personal data according to their own privacy policy.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

  • Service providers that help us operate the Service (such as payment processing, analytics, and email delivery)
  • Authorities or legal entities when required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • Business partners only where necessary to provide the Service (and always under confidentiality obligations)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting environments
  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Access controls and internal data limitations

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

GrantHunt US is operated from the Netherlands, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your state or country of residence, including the European Union and the United States.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Your Privacy Rights

10.1 U.S. Residents (Including California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect about you
  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Confirm that your personal data is not sold

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@granthunt.tech.

10.2 GDPR Rights (EU Law)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability

You can exercise these rights by emailing hello@granthunt.tech.

11. Children's Privacy

GrantHunt US is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@granthunt.tech
Operator: Granthunt
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands