Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how The Grounded Company (“TGC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information when you visit or interact with our websites, including but not limited to [thegroundedcompany.com], and any related digital properties, services, or communications (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
About the Collective
TGC operates as part of a broader business collective alongside Adapted and Fusion (each, a “Collective Company,” and together, the “Collective”). Each Collective Company is a separately operated legal entity with its own branding, business activities, and operations. However, the Collective Companies share common ownership interests and collaborate operationally, including the use of shared systems, tools, and internal resources. As a result, personal information collected through the Services may be shared among Collective Companies for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to: responding to inquiries and communications, managing client and prospect relationships, marketing, advertising, and business development, analytics, reporting, and performance measurement, operational efficiency and internal administration. All Collective Companies handle personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws and maintain reasonable safeguards to protect such information.
1. Information We Collect
TGC operates as part of a broader business collective alongside Adapted and Fusion (each, a “Collective Company,” and together, the “Collective”). Each Collective Company is a separately operated legal entity with its own branding, business activities, and operations. However, the Collective Companies share common ownership interests and collaborate operationally, including the use of shared systems, tools, and internal resources. As a result, personal information collected through the Services may be shared among Collective Companies for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to: responding to inquiries and communications, managing client and prospect relationships, marketing, advertising, and business development, analytics, reporting, and performance measurement, operational efficiency and internal administration. All Collective Companies handle personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws and maintain reasonable safeguards to protect such information.
2. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the Services Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Provide proposals, onboarding, and client services
Manage relationships across the Collective
Send marketing and promotional communications (subject to your preferences)
Measure and optimize marketing and advertising performance
Conduct analytics and internal reporting
Maintain security, prevent fraud, and ensure platform integrity
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We may also use aggregated or de-identified information for business insights and analysis.
3. Payments and Financial Information
If you engage in paid services, payments may be processed through third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, Coinbase, or related financial platforms. We do not store full payment card numbers or sensitive financial credentials. Payment processors handle this information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We may receive limited transaction details necessary for accounting, reconciliation, and recordkeeping purposes, including through platforms such as QuickBooks Online (QBO).
4. How We Share Information
We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
A. Within the Collective
As described above, information may be shared among Collective Companies for legitimate business and operational purposes.
B. Service Providers and Vendors
We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist with:
Website hosting and infrastructure (e.g., Webflow, WordPress, Shopify)
Analytics and performance measurement
CRM, forms, and email marketing
Advertising and campaign management
Payment processing and accounting
These providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
C. Advertising and Analytics Partners
We may share limited information via cookies or pixels with advertising and analytics partners to deliver, measure, and optimize marketing efforts.
D. Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose information if required to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of TGC, the Collective, or others.
E. Business Transfers
Information may be disclosed or transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Enable core site functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Improve user experience
Support advertising and marketing efforts
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or via any cookie preference tools available on our Sites. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.
6. Marketing Communications
You may opt in to receive marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly. Transactional or service-related communications may still be sent as necessary.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, or to opt out of certain processing, including targeted advertising.
California and other U.S. state residents may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by law.
Requests can be submitted to hello@thegroundedcompany.com We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. International Users
If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
12. Third-Party Links
The Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
13. Future Technologies
As our business evolves, we may implement additional tools such as session replay, chat widgets, or similar technologies. When implemented, such tools will be governed by this Privacy Policy and updated disclosures as required by law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact: