Privacy Policy

At Swift Grant Funds, accessible from swiftgrantfunds.org, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Swift Grant Funds and how we use it.

1. General Disclaimer & Status

Swift Grant Funds is a private, independent informational resource. We are not a government agency, we are not affiliated with the federal government, and we are not a lending institution. We do not process loan applications, issue grants, or distribute funds.

The content provided on this website is for educational purposes only. If you are asked to provide sensitive banking information or payment to secure a grant, please be aware that this request does not come from us.

2. Information We Collect

We adhere to a principle of data minimization. We only collect information that is necessary for the functionality of our website and to improve user experience.

A. Log Files

Swift Grant Funds follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

B. Personal Information

We do not require user registration to access the educational content on our site. However, if you choose to contact us via email or subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable), we may collect:

• Name
• Email Address
• Any content you voluntarily provide in the body of a message.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, Swift Grant Funds uses "cookies". These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google is one of a third-party vendor on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to swiftgrantfunds.org and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Swift Grant Funds' Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.

Our website frequently links to external sites, including official government portals (ending in .gov) and other private organizations. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

5. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

• Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
• Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
• Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

6. GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

7. Children's Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

Swift Grant Funds does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

8. Limitation of Liability

By using this website, you agree that Swift Grant Funds is not responsible for any financial decisions you make based on the information provided herein. You acknowledge that we are not financial advisors and that you should consult with a professional regarding your specific financial situation.

9. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.