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DSG GRANT PARTNERS | Privacy Policy · April 2026
dsggrantpartners.com · dariasmithgiraud.com
PRIVACY POLICY · Page Header
Your Trust Is Our Foundation We Keep It Simple. We Keep It Safe. Your information helps us serve you and it stays right here. At DSG Grant Partners, we believe in transparency in grant writing and in life. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit dsggrantpartners.com or dariasmithgiraud.com, how we use it, and how we protect it. We do not sell your data. We do not share it with advertisers. We are a small, community-first business and your trust matters more to us than any algorithm. Last Updated: April 2026
01 - WHAT WE COLLECT
What We Collect and Why We only collect information that helps us serve you better. CONTACT FORM SUBMISSIONS When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, organization name, email address, and any details you share about your project. We use this to respond to your inquiry and schedule your discovery call. Nothing more. LEAD MAGNET DOWNLOADS When you download a free resource like our Grant Readiness Checklist or Funder Research Starter Kit, we collect your first name and email address. We use this to send your resource and follow up with helpful, mission-aligned content. You can unsubscribe at any time. EMAIL LIST SIGN-UPS If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your name and email. You will receive occasional updates, grant tips, workshop invitations, and DSG news. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe. WEBSITE ANALYTICS We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site, which pages are helpful, where people click, and how long they stay. This data is aggregated and anonymous. We use it to make the site better for you.
02 - WHAT WE DON'T DO
What We Will Never Do X We do not sell your personal information. Ever. X We do not share your information with advertisers or third-party marketing companies. X We do not send spam. Every email we send has a purpose and an easy opt-out. X We do not store sensitive financial information. Payment processing is handled through secure third-party platforms including Upwork, PayPal, and Stripe, not on our site.
03 - THIRD-PARTY TOOLS
Tools We Use to Run Our Business To deliver our services and keep this website running, we use a small number of trusted third-party platforms. Each has their own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. UPWORK Our primary booking and payment platform. Upwork processes all contract payments and stores client project details. upwork.com/legal/privacy MAILCHIMP / CONVERTKIT Our email marketing platform for newsletters and lead magnet delivery. We use only the data you provided to send you relevant content. GOOGLE ANALYTICS Used to track anonymous site traffic and improve user experience. FRAMER Our website platform. Framer may collect basic visitor data through cookies and analytics tools built into the platform. CALENDLY If you schedule a discovery call, Calendly collects your name, email, and appointment preference. We review these tools regularly. If we change platforms, we will update this policy accordingly.
04 - COOKIES
A Quick Word on Cookies Our website may use cookies, small text files stored in your browser, to remember your preferences and improve your experience. We use cookies for analytics only, not for advertising or cross-site tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features of the site may not function as smoothly without them, but we will never gate your access behind cookie consent.
05 - YOUR RIGHTS
You Are in Control You have the right to: Access the personal information we hold about you. Correct any inaccurate information in our records. Delete your information from our records at any time. Unsubscribe from any email communications instantly, one click, no questions asked. Opt out of analytics tracking using browser privacy settings. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@dsggrantpartners.com. We respond within 5 business days.
06 - DATA SECURITY
How We Protect Your Information We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. Our website uses SSL encryption and you will see the padlock in your browser. Access to any collected contact data is limited to Daria "Ria" Smith Giraud and any vetted support staff operating under a confidentiality agreement. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to be thoughtful about what personal information you share in any online form.
07 - CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This Site Is for Nonprofit Professionals DSG Grant Partners' website and services are designed for nonprofit professionals and organizational leaders. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately and we will remove it promptly.
08 - POLICY UPDATES
We Will Keep You Informed As our business grows, this policy may be updated to reflect new services, tools, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page and notify our email list where appropriate. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
09 - CONTACT
Reach Out. We Are an Open Book. We believe in open conversations about grants, your mission, and how we handle your information. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out directly. DSG Grant Partners · Daria "Ria" Smith Giraud, Principal Grant Strategist · hello@dsggrantpartners.com · dsggrantpartners.com · dariasmithgiraud.com · [Book a Discovery Call, Insert Calendly Link] CTA BUTTON: Contact Us
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DSG GRANT PARTNERS | Privacy Policy · April 2026
dsggrantpartners.com · dariasmithgiraud.com
PRIVACY POLICY · Page Header
Your Trust Is Our Foundation We Keep It Simple. We Keep It Safe. Your information helps us serve you and it stays right here. At DSG Grant Partners, we believe in transparency in grant writing and in life. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit dsggrantpartners.com or dariasmithgiraud.com, how we use it, and how we protect it. We do not sell your data. We do not share it with advertisers. We are a small, community-first business and your trust matters more to us than any algorithm. Last Updated: April 2026
01 - WHAT WE COLLECT
What We Collect and Why We only collect information that helps us serve you better. CONTACT FORM SUBMISSIONS When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, organization name, email address, and any details you share about your project. We use this to respond to your inquiry and schedule your discovery call. Nothing more. LEAD MAGNET DOWNLOADS When you download a free resource like our Grant Readiness Checklist or Funder Research Starter Kit, we collect your first name and email address. We use this to send your resource and follow up with helpful, mission-aligned content. You can unsubscribe at any time. EMAIL LIST SIGN-UPS If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your name and email. You will receive occasional updates, grant tips, workshop invitations, and DSG news. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe. WEBSITE ANALYTICS We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site, which pages are helpful, where people click, and how long they stay. This data is aggregated and anonymous. We use it to make the site better for you.
02 - WHAT WE DON'T DO
What We Will Never Do X We do not sell your personal information. Ever. X We do not share your information with advertisers or third-party marketing companies. X We do not send spam. Every email we send has a purpose and an easy opt-out. X We do not store sensitive financial information. Payment processing is handled through secure third-party platforms including Upwork, PayPal, and Stripe, not on our site.
03 - THIRD-PARTY TOOLS
Tools We Use to Run Our Business To deliver our services and keep this website running, we use a small number of trusted third-party platforms. Each has their own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. UPWORK Our primary booking and payment platform. Upwork processes all contract payments and stores client project details. upwork.com/legal/privacy MAILCHIMP / CONVERTKIT Our email marketing platform for newsletters and lead magnet delivery. We use only the data you provided to send you relevant content. GOOGLE ANALYTICS Used to track anonymous site traffic and improve user experience. FRAMER Our website platform. Framer may collect basic visitor data through cookies and analytics tools built into the platform. CALENDLY If you schedule a discovery call, Calendly collects your name, email, and appointment preference. We review these tools regularly. If we change platforms, we will update this policy accordingly.
04 - COOKIES
A Quick Word on Cookies Our website may use cookies, small text files stored in your browser, to remember your preferences and improve your experience. We use cookies for analytics only, not for advertising or cross-site tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features of the site may not function as smoothly without them, but we will never gate your access behind cookie consent.
05 - YOUR RIGHTS
You Are in Control You have the right to: Access the personal information we hold about you. Correct any inaccurate information in our records. Delete your information from our records at any time. Unsubscribe from any email communications instantly, one click, no questions asked. Opt out of analytics tracking using browser privacy settings. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@dsggrantpartners.com. We respond within 5 business days.
06 - DATA SECURITY
How We Protect Your Information We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. Our website uses SSL encryption and you will see the padlock in your browser. Access to any collected contact data is limited to Daria "Ria" Smith Giraud and any vetted support staff operating under a confidentiality agreement. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to be thoughtful about what personal information you share in any online form.
07 - CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This Site Is for Nonprofit Professionals DSG Grant Partners' website and services are designed for nonprofit professionals and organizational leaders. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately and we will remove it promptly.
08 - POLICY UPDATES
We Will Keep You Informed As our business grows, this policy may be updated to reflect new services, tools, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page and notify our email list where appropriate. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
09 - CONTACT
Reach Out. We Are an Open Book. We believe in open conversations about grants, your mission, and how we handle your information. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out directly. DSG Grant Partners · Daria "Ria" Smith Giraud, Principal Grant Strategist · hello@dsggrantpartners.com · dsggrantpartners.com · dariasmithgiraud.com · [Book a Discovery Call, Insert Calendly Link] CTA BUTTON: Contact Us
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Your information helps us serve you — and it stays right here.
