Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2024

GROWN Management (“Company,” “we,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.grownmanagement.com (the “Site”). It also explains your rights under GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), and CASL (Canada).

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal data you directly submit, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company or organization name
  • Social media links
  • Any content you include in form submissions or email inquiries

b. Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect technical data including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type/version
  • Device and operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Page interactions and usage behavior
  • General location (via IP)

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. (See Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries or provide requested services
  • Schedule consultations or follow-ups
  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with opt-out options)
  • Analyze site performance and user behavior
  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following bases:

  • Consent – You have given clear permission for us to process your data
  • Contract – Processing is necessary for a service you’ve requested
  • Legal obligation – We must comply with applicable laws
  • Legitimate interests – We process data for our business purposes without overriding your rights

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email, analytics) under binding agreements
  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law
  • Partners involved in services you explicitly opt into

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU/UK):

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Object to processing or request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Under CCPA (California):

  • Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at dvines@grownmanagement.com

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Understand user behavior and improve site performance
  • Remember your preferences
  • Deliver relevant marketing

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser or opt out using tools like https://optout.aboutads.info.

7. Email Communications & Consent (CASL)

We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). We only send commercial emails to users who have:

  • Explicitly opted in
  • A business relationship with us
  • Provided implied consent through inquiries or transactions

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails or by contacting dvines@grownmanagement.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

If you’re located outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, emailed to you. The revised policy is effective immediately upon posting.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
📧 dvines@grownmanagement.com
🌐 www.grownmanagement.com