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Last updated: April 2, 2026  |  The Grant Map (thegrantmap.com)  |  StanHattie LLC, Des Moines, Iowa

Short version: We collect only what we need to help you find grants. We never sell your data. You can email us at any time to have it deleted.

1. Who We Are

The Grant Map is operated by StanHattie LLC, a limited liability company based in Des Moines, Iowa. We build free tools that help homeowners find grant programs, rebates, forgivable loans, and other assistance they may qualify for.

Questions about this policy? Email support@thegrantmap.com.

2. What Data We Collect

Information you give us directly

  • Email address — when you sign up for grant alerts or submit a contact form
  • Home address — when you use our grant lookup tool, so we can match you with programs based on your location and jurisdiction
  • Form submissions — any other information you voluntarily enter into our forms (e.g., project type, income range, homeowner status)

Information collected automatically

  • Google Analytics data — pages visited, time on site, general location (city/region level), device type, browser. This is aggregated and anonymous.
  • Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain your session while using the site

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

  • Match your address and situation to grant programs you may qualify for
  • Send you email alerts about new or expiring grant programs (only if you opt in)
  • Make program recommendations based on your project type, income, and location
  • Improve the site (via analytics — what pages are useful, where people get stuck)
  • Respond to support requests and data correction submissions

We do not use your data for advertising targeting, profiling, or anything unrelated to helping you find grants.

4. Third-Party Services

We use a small number of trusted third-party services to operate the site:

  • Google Analytics — website usage analytics. Data is anonymized. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Resend — email delivery service used to send grant alerts and transactional emails. See Resend's Privacy Policy.
  • US Census Geocoder — we use the US Census Bureau's free geocoding API to convert your address to geographic coordinates for grant matching. No personal information is stored by this service beyond what is needed to return results.

5. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Period.

6. Cookies

We use two types of cookies:

  • Google Analytics cookies — these track site usage in aggregate. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Session cookies — these are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to keep your session working while you use the site.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party behavioral tracking of any kind.

7. Affiliate Links

Some links on The Grant Map point to third-party retailers or suppliers (such as Home Depot or Lowe's) through affiliate programs. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and data practices. We have no control over what happens on their sites. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

8. Contractor Directory

Our contractor directory lists local contractors who work on grant-eligible projects. Contractors submit their own business information voluntarily when they create a paid listing. This information (business name, contact info, service area, license number) is displayed publicly on the site.

If you are a contractor and want to update or remove your listing, email contractors@thegrantmap.com.

9. Embeddable Widget

We offer an embeddable grant lookup widget that other websites can install. The widget does not collect any personal data on its own. If a user submits an address through the widget, that address is processed the same way as if they used our main site — it is used only for grant matching and is not stored beyond what is needed to return results.

10. Data Retention

  • Form submissions — stored on our server until you request deletion
  • Email addresses — stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data — retained by Google Analytics according to their standard retention schedule (typically 14 months)
  • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser

11. Your Rights

You can request at any time:

  • A copy of the personal data we have about you
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • To unsubscribe from emails (use the unsubscribe link in any email, or email us)

To make any of these requests, email support@thegrantmap.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." We will respond within 30 days.

12. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Grant Map is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. California Residents — CCPA Disclosure

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, email support@thegrantmap.com with the subject "Privacy Request — California."

14. Iowa Residents — Iowa CDPA Disclosure

If you are an Iowa resident, you have rights under the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (Iowa CDPA), including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data. You also have the right to opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising (we do not do this) or the sale of personal data (we do not do this).

To exercise your Iowa CDPA rights, email support@thegrantmap.com with the subject "Privacy Request — Iowa."

15. Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption on all pages. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

17. Contact

StanHattie LLC
Des Moines, IA
Email: support@thegrantmap.com

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