PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: June 23, 2026

This Privacy Notice for Gateway Grant Services (doing business as The Gateway Company) ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we may collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:

  • Visit our website at https://www.gatewaygrant.com, or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice;

  • Request information about our services;

  • Schedule consultations through our website;

  • Engage with us in other related ways, including sales, marketing, events, or communications.

Questions or Concerns?

Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at admin@gatewaygrant.com.

Summary of Key Points

  • We collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact forms and scheduling tools.

  • We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage.

  • We use the information we collect to provide services, improve our business, and communicate with you.

  • We do not sell or share personal information and do not use advertising or retargeting technologies.

  • We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, including Squarespace, Calendly, and other business service providers.

  • You may contact us at any time to exercise your privacy rights.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

In Short: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you request information, schedule a consultation, inquire about our services, or otherwise contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Names

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Organization or business names

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Information submitted through consultation requests

  • Information related to grant-writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, and business service inquiries

Sensitive Information

We do not process sensitive personal information through our website.

All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes.

Information Automatically Collected

In Short: Some information—such as your IP address and browser/device characteristics—is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our website. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of visits

  • General geographic location derived from IP address

Like many businesses, we collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns, such as which pages are visited and how visitors navigate our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. We do not use this data for advertising purposes and do not share it with advertising networks.

The information we collect includes:

Log and Usage Data

Service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information automatically collected by our servers.

Device Data

Information about the device used to access our website, including browser type, hardware model, internet service provider, and operating system.

Location Data

Approximate location information derived from your IP address, used for analytics, security, and fraud prevention.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

  • To respond to inquiries and consultation requests

  • To provide grant-writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, strategic planning, and business coaching services

  • To communicate with prospective and existing clients

  • To improve our website, services, and user experience

  • To protect our website and business operations

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To send newsletters, service updates, and marketing communications where permitted by law

3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely On to Process Your Information?

We only process your personal information when we have a valid legal reason to do so under applicable law.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we may rely on:

  • Consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Protection of vital interests

  • Legitimate business interests

If you are located in Canada, we may process your information with your express or implied consent, except where otherwise permitted by law.

4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

In Short: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for advertising purposes.

We may share information only as necessary with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and website services)

  • Calendly (appointment scheduling)

  • Google Analytics (website traffic analytics only)

  • Email service providers

  • Professional advisors and service providers assisting our business operations

We may also disclose information:

Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing, or sales of business assets.

Service Providers

With vendors performing services on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect your information.

Legal Obligations

Where required by law, legal process, or governmental request.

5. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

In Short: We use limited, non-advertising cookies and tracking technologies to operate our website and understand basic site traffic.

We use:

  • Functional and necessary cookies

  • Analytics cookies through Google Analytics

We do not use:

  • Advertising cookies

  • Retargeting technologies

  • Meta Pixel

  • Behavioral advertising technologies

  • Third-party advertising trackers

Google Analytics is used solely to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and services.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

In Short: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice or as required by applicable law.

We generally retain:

  • Contact form submissions and communications for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

  • Analytics data in accordance with Google Analytics retention settings.

When we no longer have a legitimate business or legal need to process your information, we will delete, anonymize, or securely archive it as appropriate.

7. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information.

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

8. Do We Collect Information From Minors?

We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or market to children under 18 years of age.

If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 18, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 18, contact us at admin@gatewaygrant.com.

9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Accessing your information

  • Correcting inaccurate information

  • Deleting your information

  • Restricting or objecting to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdrawing consent where applicable

Opting Out of Marketing Communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in emails or by contacting us at admin@gatewaygrant.com.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through browser settings. You may also use the Google Analytics opt-out tool described in Section 5.

Because we do not sell or share personal information and do not engage in targeted advertising, there is no sale or sharing activity to opt out of.

California and Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of California and certain other states may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

Categories of Personal Information Collected During the Previous 12 Months

Identifiers

Yes

Customer Records Information

Yes

Protected Classifications

No

Commercial Information

Yes

Biometric Information

No

Internet or Network Activity

Yes

Geolocation Data

Yes (approximate only)

Audio/Visual Information

No

Professional or Employment Information

Yes

Education Information

No

Inferences

No

Sensitive Personal Information

No

We do not:

  • Sell personal information

  • Share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

  • Use targeted advertising

  • Profile consumers in a manner producing legal or similarly significant effects

To exercise your privacy rights, contact admin@gatewaygrant.com.

10. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features and Global Privacy Control

Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature.

Because no uniform standard has been adopted for recognizing DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them.

Because we do not sell or share personal information or engage in targeted advertising, a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal does not materially change how we process your information.

11. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

Yes.

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to remain compliant with applicable laws and business practices.

The updated version will be identified by a revised "Last Updated" date.

12. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Notice, you may contact us at:

Gateway Grant Services Doing Business As: The Gateway Company Website:https://www.gatewaygrant.com Email: admin@gatewaygrant.com

13. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

Depending on applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or withdraw consent for certain processing activities.

To make such a request, please contact us at:

admin@gatewaygrant.com