Privacy Policy

Who we are

GrothBridge Digital (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Contact: contact@grothbridge.com

1) Scope

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit grothbridge.com, contact us, or use our services. It also explains your rights under applicable laws (e.g., EU/UK GDPR and California CCPA/CPRA).

2) What we collect

• Identifiers & contact info: name, email, phone, company, role.
• Commercial info: project details, service interests, proposals, invoices.
• Usage data: pages viewed, session duration, clicks, referrer/UTM, approximate location, device/browser info, IP address.
• Cookies & similar tech: first- and third-party cookies, local storage, pixels/SDKs.
• User content: messages you send us (e.g., via forms, email, chat).
• Job candidates: CV/resume, portfolio, work history, links.
• Sources: directly from you; automatically via your device; and from service providers/partners (e.g., analytics, ad platforms).

3) Why we use your data & legal bases

We use personal information to:

• Provide services and respond to inquiries (contract or legitimate interests).
• Operate and secure the site (legitimate interests).
• Analytics and performance (consent where required; otherwise legitimate interests).
• Marketing/remarketing (consent where required; opt-out anytime).
• Compliance & legal (legal obligations; establish/exercise/defend claims).

We only process what’s necessary (data minimization).

4) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tech to run the site, remember preferences, and measure performance. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics/ads) are only set with your consent where required. You can manage preferences anytime via our Cookie Settings link in the footer. See our Cookie Notice for details.

5) Analytics & advertising

If enabled, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage. GA4 may set cookies and process IP addresses and device identifiers. You can opt out via Cookie Settings, browser settings, or Google’s tools.

6) Contact forms & service providers

When you submit a form, your data is processed by our form provider Web3Forms and routed securely to us by email/CRM. We have a data processing agreement where required.

7) Sharing your information

We share your information with:

• Service providers/processors: hosting, analytics, email/CRM, form delivery (Web3Forms), payment, security, communications.
• Professional advisors & authorities: as legally required.
• Business transfers: in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (continued protection applies).

We don’t sell personal information for money. If we engage in “sharing” for cross-context advertising, we will provide a “Do Not Sell/Share” link.

8) International transfers

Where data is transferred outside your country, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses/UK IDTA).

9) Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary. Typical periods: Marketing inquiries: 12–24 months. Client records: 6–10 years. Analytics: per cookie/tool settings.

10) Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, object to processing, withdraw consent, or opt-out of targeted advertising.

To exercise rights, contact contact@grothbridge.com.

11) Children

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from children; if you believe we have, contact us to delete it.

12) Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data. No method is 100% secure.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. We’ll post the new date above and provide additional notice if required.

14) Contact

Questions or requests: contact@grothbridge.com