Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2025

1. Introduction

YourFundingBridge ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at yourfundingbridge.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Site and services. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and login credentials.
  • Order Information: When you place an order, we collect your name, email address, payment information, and the details you provide about your organization or project.
  • Intake Form Data: Information you provide in our intake forms, including your organization's mission, project description, budget, and other details necessary to write your grant application or business plan.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
  • Communications: Records of your communications with us, including emails and support requests.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and deliver the services you order, including writing grant applications and business plans
  • Process payments and send order confirmations
  • Communicate with you about your order, revisions, and delivery
  • Match you with fiscal sponsors or investors through our matching programs
  • Improve our services and Site
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send service-related communications (not marketing) unless you opt in to marketing communications

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our Site and deliver services (e.g., payment processors, email providers). These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Fiscal Sponsors and Investors: If you use our matching programs, we share your intake information and documents with matched sponsors or investors — but only with your explicit consent at the time of inquiry submission.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
  • Business Transfers: If we are acquired or merge with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Order records and documents are retained for a minimum of 3 years. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our Site, maintain your session, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including government portals (SAM.gov, Grants.gov) and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

YourFundingBridge
Email: [email protected]