Last Updated: January 2021
1. INTRO
Groverton (“us”, “we”, or “Company”) and Groverton.com (the “Site”) respects and prioritizes the privacy of its customers, visitors, and other users (each, a “User”, collectively “Users”). We recognize that keeping your information private is of extreme importance to you, and we vow to never sell your information to third parties.
The following Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs how we obtain, use, and safeguard your information. Note that this Policy pertains solely to this Site and not to any other sites or internet locations that you may access from this Site. Each website has its own data collection, use, and maintenance policies which may differ substantially from this Policy.
2. YOUR INFORMATION
2.1 PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DATA COLLECTION
At times, we may collect personal identification data and information from Users. We may collection this information when Users visit the Site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, download a free or paid resource, register for a free or paid webinar, comment on a post or product, place an order, use a free, licensed, or paid course, respond to a survey, or through any other activities, products, features, or services that currently are and may be made available and marketed on the Site. This information may include, but is not limited to, a User’s first and last names, email addresses, physical addresses including mailing addresses and billing addresses, phone numbers, social profiles, credit card information, and other relevant contact information. Visitors may elect to visit the Site anonymously, however, by refusing to submit any personal identification data via any of the aforementioned collection methods. All personal identification data is collected voluntarily, and Users understand that refusing to provide some such information may prevent them from properly utilizing and/or engaging in certain content, products, and services provided on this Site.
2.2 NON-PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DATA COLLECTION
A) GENERAL, AUTOMATIC COLLECTION
At times, we may collect non-personal identification data about Users whenever they engage with the Site. Non-personal information may include, but is not limited to, web browser names, IP addresses, operating systems, connection platform (whether desktop or mobile), general geographic location, among other types of information. Personal identification data about you as a User is not revealed or collected in this process. Anonymous traffic and data analytics may also be collected and analyzed to help improve Users’ experience on the Site and to better our marketing and outreach efforts.
B) COOKIES
At times, the Site may use the “cookies” feature of web browsers to enhance Users’ experience. Cookies place small bits of data on Users’ computers that help us track certain information about them, thereby helping us identify the useful and not-so-useful parts of our site so that we may continue to better suit our content to Users’ needs. You may change the settings in your browser to allow or block cookies from the Site, but know that disabling cookies may diminish your experience on the Site and diminish the functionality of certain features of the Site.
3. HOW WE USE AND SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 USAGE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DATA
We will not share or sell your personal identification information with or to any third parties without your consent, except to comply with the law or as necessary to provide you the products and services on this Site. Individual User data is not shared or discussed, but aggregate data, particularly subscriber count and traffic statistics, of all Users and visitors may be discussed in articles, media kits, and other means of communication for educational, marketing, and advertising purposes.
We may use your personal identification data to request feedback on our products and services. The feedback you provide may be used to improve the Site and its offerings. We may also use the information you provide about yourself to process payment for and provide service for an order. We only share this information with third parties to the extent necessary. Further, we may use the email address provided to send you information and updates pertaining to your order as well as to respond to questions and/or other requests.
If a User chooses to opt-in to our email mailing list, he or she will receive periodic emails (“newsletters”) that may include updates about written or video content, related products or services, and company news. Should a User want to unsubscribe from this mailing list and no longer receive periodic emails from the Company, we provide detailed instructions at the bottom of each email directing Users how to unsubscribe. Users may also contact us directly to be removed from our mailing list.
3.2 USAGE OF NON-PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DATA
Non-personal identification data as described above is used to analyze the traffic that comes to this Site. Aggregate traffic and transaction data may be shared with current and potential business partners and advertisers, but all information will be kept anonymous and presented in aggregate form only. Further, anonymous IP addresses may be used to display targeted content according to your preferences and to administer the Site as well as specific products and services.
We may use non-personal identification information in the aggregate to understand how Users and visitors as a whole use the resources provided on the Site.
3.3 COOKIES USAGE & ADVERTISING
We, our business partners, and third party advertisers may use cookies or other technological methods to deliver content to each User that is specific to his or her interests, or for other reasons.
We use third party advertising on Groverton.com to generate revenue to support the Site and its operations. Users may see advertisements or other content on the Site that link to specific sites, services, or products of advertisers, partners, sponsors, licensors, or other third parties that we work with. We have no control over the content that appears on these sites nor are we responsible for the data collection or other practices these sites employ. These third party companies may use non-personal information about your visits to this Site and other sites on the Internet, as well as cookies and other forms of technology, to provide ads specific to your interests. This data is often used to show certain advertisements based on other sites you frequent or have visited, as well as for geolocation targeting purposes.
If you do not want to see targeted advertisements, you may disable or selectively turn off our cookies or third-party cookies by going to the settings section of your web browser. You may also manage your cookie preferences in whatever security program you may have installed on your computer or browser. Note that this Policy does not cover the use of cookies by any third parties.
3.4 SELLING INFORMATION
In our day to day operations, we will not sell your information to third parties. However, in the course of business, we may sell portions of our company or assets, or buy portions of other companies or assets, which include information and data collected through this Site. If the Company or substantially all of its assets are acquired by another company or entity, personal and non-personal information would be one of the assets transferred to the acquirer.
4. HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR DATA
This Site has measures in place to prevent the misuse, alteration, and loss of the information we obtain from you. However, we make no guarantees about our ability to prevent any misuse, alteration, or loss to you or to any third party.
5. AREAS BEYOND THE COMPANY’S PURVIEW
5.1 THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
This Site contains links to other sites. If you choose to click these links and visit other sites, we have no control over nor responsibility for the privacy policies or content on those sites. Users understand that it is their responsibility to review and agree to each site’s individual policies.
5.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
This site contains areas where Users may comment on content and interact with other Users. Any information posted in these areas becomes public information so Users should think carefully when deciding what to write and submit.
6. CHANGES AND POLICY UPDATES
Groverton retains the ability to update this Policy at any time, in any way. If and when we update the Policy, the date at the top of this page will reflect the date on which the revised Policy was published. Users should frequently review this page for any changes to stay up to date on how we are collecting, using, and protecting their personal information.
7. YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
Your acceptance of this Policy is signified through your use of this Site. If you do not agree to this Policy and how we collect, use, and handle your personal and non-personal identification information, please do not use this Site. If you continue to use the Site after a revised version of this Policy has been posted, your continued use signifies your acceptance of the changes. It is your responsibility to check this Policy occasionally to make sure that you continue to agree with all of the terms contained within.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or comments about this Policy, our data collection and usage practices, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:
Groverton, LLC
If you would like for us to remove your information from our database, please email us at the address above.