Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/24/2024

The Grotto Group ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.thegrottogroup.com ("Website"), and engage with our services. Please read this Policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Sign up for newsletters or email updates

  • Apply to be interviewed on our podcast

  • Fill out forms on our Website

  • Interact with us via email or other communication methods

Examples of personal information include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company Name

  • Social Media Handels

B. Information Collected Automaticlly

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect information about your device and browsing activities, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

We collect this data using cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms or referral partners when you interact with our content or services through those channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services

  • To communicate with you about podcast opportunities, events, and other updates

  • To personalize your experience on our Website

  • To analyze Website usage and enhance functionality

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

A. With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, and analytics.

B. With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent for us to do so.

C. For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect the rights, safety, or property of The Grotto Group, our users, or others.

4. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to your personal information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.

  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications.

Please contact us at 410-793-1298 to exercise these rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for these third-party sites' privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

The Grotto Group

Phone: 410-793-1298

Thank you for trusting The Grotto Group. We are committed to protecting your privacy.