Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/01/2025

Last Updated: 07/08/2025

Thank you for visiting The Groundwork (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thegroundwork.biz, engage with our services, or contact us.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise engage with us, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business name

  • Project or service-related details

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-identifying information about how you use our site, including:

  • Browser type

  • IP address

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Referring websites

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services

  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations

  • Send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (you can opt-out anytime)

  • Improve our site and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties in the following situations:

  • With service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)

  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

  • In the event of a business transfer, merger, or sale

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or correct your personal information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw consent to data collection (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jezelle@thegroundwork.biz.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect certain features of the site.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll post any changes here and update the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the site after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Groundwork

Email: jezelle@thegroundwork.biz

Phone: (559) 737-2445

Website: thegroundwork.biz