Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

YourFundingBridge is an independent grant writing and funding preparation service based in North Chicago, Illinois. We operate at yourfundingbridge.com. We help nonprofits, small businesses, churches, local governments, and individuals prepare grant applications, business plans, and funding documents.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and contact information when you create an account or place an order
• Organization name, mission, project description, budget, and funding goals submitted through our intake form
• Tax identification information (EIN) if provided voluntarily for grant preparation purposes
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe — we do not store card numbers
• Grant Readiness Scorecard responses (no account required; not linked to your identity unless you sign in)
• Communications you send us via email or the platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Write and deliver your grant application, business plan, or other ordered documents
• Process your payment and send order confirmations
• Communicate with you about your order status and document delivery
• Improve the quality of our professional writing service
• Send service-related emails (no marketing without your consent)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your organization's confidential information, mission details, or financial data with any outside party except as required to deliver your service.

4. Fiscal Sponsor & Investor Directory

When you submit a sponsorship inquiry or investor inquiry through our platform, your name, organization name, mission, project description, and contact email are shared with the specific organization you selected. By submitting an inquiry, you consent to this sharing. YourFundingBridge is not a party to any resulting fiscal sponsorship or investment agreement.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely in encrypted databases. Completed documents are stored in secure cloud storage and accessible only to you and authorized YourFundingBridge staff. We use industry-standard security practices including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.

We retain your account data and order history as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to maintain your order and scorecard progress. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies at this time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our service evolves. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
YourFundingBridge
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Email: [email protected]