October 1, 2024

Growth Partners Arizona (“GPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal data we collect. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect from visitors to our website, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

By using the Growth Partners Arizona website (“Site”), you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide you with a customized and efficient experience on our Site. The types of personal information we collect include:

• • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifiers you provide voluntarily when you register for updates, apply for funding, or contact us.

• • Business Information: Company name, business revenue, employee demographics, and information related to creditworthiness provided during funding applications or interviews.

• • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.

• • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and enhance your experience on our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• • To Provide and Improve Services: Enhancing the functionality of our Site, delivering content, and improving the user experience.

• • Communications: Sending updates, newsletters, and information about our programs, events, and funding opportunities that may be of interest to you.

• • Funding Applications: Processing applications, conducting due diligence, and managing funding programs.

• • Security and Compliance: Monitoring and protecting our systems, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

• • Research and Analytics: Conducting research to better understand user preferences and improve our offerings and website performance.

3. How We Protect Your Information

Growth Partners Arizona implements a variety of security measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

• • Encryption: Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive data transmitted between you and our Site.

• • Access Control: Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only, with employees bound by confidentiality agreements.

• • Data Retention: Retaining personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, personal information is securely deleted.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to external parties without your consent, except in the following cases:

• • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation.

• • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, managing funding applications, or providing other services. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for specified purposes.

• • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same protections outlined in this policy.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• • Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you and request corrections or updates.

• • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.

• • Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may opt-out by following the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

• • Data Portability: In certain situations, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@growthpartnersaz.org.

6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. We use cookies to:

• • Track user preferences and trends.

• • Analyze site traffic.

• • Provide a personalized user experience.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these linked sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the United States, which may have different data protection rules than those in your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our Site and updating the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of our Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Growth Partners Arizona
Email: info@growthpartnersaz.org
Phone: 520.382.9218