Privacy Policy
Effective: June 2, 2026
Groundhold Inc. ("Groundhold," "we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit social welfare organization. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we contact you, and the choices you have. By interacting with us, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
We collect information you give us and information we obtain from public sources, partners, and the platforms we use to reach people. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, mailing address or ZIP code, phone number, social media or messaging handles, payment and donation details when you contribute, and a record of your communications with us. As our programs and outreach evolve, we may collect additional information for the purposes described below.
How we use your information
We use your information for purposes such as contacting you about our work, running our civic engagement and organizing programs, processing donations, responding to you, improving our outreach, keeping records, and meeting legal requirements (including campaign finance laws), as well as other related purposes consistent with this policy.
How we contact you
We may contact you by email, phone, text message, and through social media or messaging apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and similar services. We send text messages through standard messaging channels, including toll-free, 10-digit long code, and short code numbers.
If you receive text messages from us, message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP at any time to opt out of texts or HELP for help. Opting out of texts will not affect any other interactions you have with us. We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other applicable laws governing calls and text messages. Each platform we use to reach you has its own terms and privacy policy that govern your use of that platform.
Your mobile phone number and text-messaging opt-in information are not shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes, and we do not sell that information.
How we share information
We may share information with vendors and service providers who help us operate (for example, texting platforms, email tools, and data services), with partner and aligned organizations that support our mission, and when required by law or to protect our rights or safety. We do not sell your personal information for money. The limits on your mobile and text-messaging information described above always apply.
Cookies and tracking technologies
When you visit our site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use our site. We use this information for analytics and to operate and improve our site. Third-party tools, such as Google Analytics and the Meta (Facebook) Pixel, may also collect non-personal information for analytics and advertising purposes.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. To learn more about interest-based advertising and to opt out, visit the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org or YourAdChoices at optout.aboutads.info.
Petitions and public communications
When you sign a petition, open letter, or similar public campaign, we may publicly display your name, city or town, and any comments you submit. We will never make your street address public, though we may share it with elected officials or other relevant parties as part of the campaign.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to correct it, to delete it (sometimes called the "right to be forgotten"), to opt out of certain sharing, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. California residents have these rights under the CCPA/CPRA, and residents of states such as Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut have similar rights.
To make a request, submit our online privacy request form or email us at privacy@groundhold.org. We will verify your request and respond within the time required by law. When you ask us to delete your information, we will also take reasonable steps to direct our service providers and any third parties that received it to delete it, subject to the exceptions the law allows. Some information may be retained where the law allows or requires it.
Children's privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@groundhold.org and we will delete it.
Data retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law, and we use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and the appropriate authorities as required by applicable law.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy and will post the new effective date here; we review it at least once a year. Questions or requests:
Groundhold Inc.
Email: privacy@groundhold.org