Last updated: September 2025
1. Who we are
GrantPal (“we”, “our”, “us”) helps startups and small businesses find relevant grant opportunities. Our website address is: https://grantpal.co.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: hello@grantpal.co.
2. Information we collect
When you use GrantPal, we may collect:
- Your name and email address (when you sign up).
- Information about your business (e.g. sector, stage, funding need).
- Any pitch decks or files you upload (optional).
- Payment details if you choose a paid plan (handled securely by Stripe).
- Basic usage data (which pages/forms you interact with).
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Match you with relevant grants.
- Send you emails about grant opportunities (monthly or weekly depending on plan).
- Manage your account and subscriptions.
- Improve our service and keep the site secure.
We will never sell your data to third parties.
4. Payments
All payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your card details. Stripe may collect and process personal data according to their own privacy policy.
5. Data sharing
We may share limited information with:
- Service providers (e.g. email delivery via Mailchimp, database storage via Airtable).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
We do not share your data with advertisers.
6. How long we keep your data
- Account information: kept as long as you have an account.
- Uploaded files: kept until you delete them or request removal.
- Payment records: kept as required by UK law (usually 6 years).
7. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold on you.
- Request corrections.
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails.
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@grantpal.co.
8. Cookies
We may use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Track anonymous usage statistics.
You can block cookies in your browser settings.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.