Privacy Policy
Ground Education
Last Updated: August 19, 2026
Ground Education is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, and email subscribers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our website at GroundEducation.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (e.g., when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us)
Payment information when you donate (processed by our third-party payment providers — see Section 3)
Any information you include in messages sent through our contact forms
Information collected automatically:
IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via Google Analytics and standard website cookies
Approximate location (typically city/region level, based on IP address)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, health information, or financial account numbers beyond what is required to process a donation through our payment providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to
Process donations and send donation receipts/tax acknowledgments
Send email newsletters and updates about our mission and programs (via Bloomerang)
Respond to inquiries submitted through our website
Understand how visitors use our website, using Google Analytics, so we can improve it
Comply with legal and accounting obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party services to operate our website and programs. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:
Service: Bloomerang
Purpose: Donor relationship management, processing donations, and sending email communications
Privacy Policy: bloomerang.co/privacy
Service: Google Analytics
Purpose: Website traffic analysis
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Service: Squarespace
Purpose: Website hosting
Privacy Policy: squarespace.com/privacy
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies, including those set by Google Analytics, to understand website traffic and improve user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
Because most of our visitors and donors are California residents, we want to be clear about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know — You can request details about the personal information we've collected about you and how it has been used and shared.
Right to Delete — You can request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., we may need to retain donation records for tax purposes).
Right to Correct — You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out — We do not sell or "share" (as defined under CPRA) your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [privacy email address]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
7. Data Retention
We retain donor and subscriber information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining accurate donation and tax records, and complying with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to Section 5 above.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including relying on the security measures of our third-party providers (Bloomerang and Squarespace). However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Choices
Email subscriptions: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the "unsubscribe" link included in every email sent through Bloomerang.
Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Data requests: Contact us using the information below to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Ground Education
6475 E. Pacific Coast Highway #294
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-426-4360