Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

GroTruth Institute

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

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1. Introduction

GroTruth Institute ("GroTruth," "we," "our," or "us") is a Texas nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing public-benefit initiatives through research, education, responsible innovation, grants, and collaboration.

We respect the privacy of our website visitors, donors, supporters, research collaborators, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when individuals interact with our website, communications, and organizational activities.

This policy applies to our website and related online services operated by GroTruth Institute.

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2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with GroTruth, we may collect:

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• Contact Information: Names, email addresses, telephone numbers, and other information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or correspondence.

• Donation Information: Donor names, contact information, donation amounts, transaction records, and information needed for acknowledgment and financial reporting.

• Professional Information: Organizational affiliations, professional qualifications, and information voluntarily provided by prospective collaborators, researchers, or partners.

• Website Usage Information: Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, device information, cookies, and general website activity collected through our website platform and enabled services.

• Communications: Information provided when requesting updates, submitting inquiries, or participating in organizational discussions.

We seek to collect only information reasonably necessary for our legitimate organizational activities.

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3. How We Use Information

GroTruth may use collected information to:

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• Respond to inquiries and communicate with supporters, donors, and collaborators.

• Process and acknowledge charitable contributions.

• Maintain appropriate financial, administrative, and organizational records.

• Evaluate potential partnerships, grants, and public-benefit initiatives.

• Provide organizational updates and information about our activities.

• Improve website functionality and communications.

• Meet applicable legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.

We do not sell personal information or donor contact lists.

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4. Donations and Financial Information

Donations made through our website may be processed by third-party payment providers.

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These providers may collect and process payment information under their own privacy and security policies. GroTruth may receive transaction details necessary for accounting, donor acknowledgment, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance.

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We do not intentionally collect or store complete payment card numbers through our general website contact forms.

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Donor information may be included in legally required filings or disclosures where applicable.

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We will not publicly identify individual donors without permission unless disclosure is required by law.

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5. Research and Sensitive Information

GroTruth intends to support scientific research, diagnostics, and other public-benefit initiatives that may involve sensitive information.

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Our general website is not intended for the submission of medical records, patient histories, genetic information, or other sensitive health data.

Visitors should not submit such information through ordinary website contact forms.

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Any future research involving identifiable health, clinical, or genetic information will require appropriate privacy practices, agreements, safeguards, and regulatory review based on the nature of the project and applicable laws.

Where applicable, research-specific privacy notices, informed consent documents, and data management procedures will be established separately from this general website policy.

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6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is hosted using Wix, which may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and visitor experience.

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Additional cookies may be used by analytics tools or third-party integrations enabled on our website.

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Visitors may manage certain cookie preferences through available website controls or browser settings.

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Additional information about Wix's data practices is available at https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

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7. Information Sharing

GroTruth may share limited personal information with service providers or professional partners when reasonably necessary to operate the organization.

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These may include:

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• Website hosting and technology providers.

• Donation and payment processing services.

• Accounting, legal, and administrative professionals.

• Organizations or collaborators involved in activities for which information was voluntarily provided.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or applicable reporting obligations.

We do not authorize service providers to use information shared on our behalf for unrelated purposes.

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8. Data Security and Retention

GroTruth seeks to use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the information we maintain.

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No online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for its intended purpose, legitimate organizational needs, or applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

When information is no longer required, we seek to delete, anonymize, or otherwise appropriately dispose of it.

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9. Your Privacy Choices

Individuals may contact GroTruth to request:

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• Access to personal information we maintain about them.

• Corrections to inaccurate information.

• Removal from nonessential communications.

• Deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal, financial, and organizational recordkeeping obligations.

We will review and respond to requests consistent with applicable law.

Recipients of optional email updates may unsubscribe using the instructions provided in those communications.

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10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external organizations, research institutions, publications, funding platforms, or other third-party websites.

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GroTruth is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of independently operated websites.

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Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those organizations.

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11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

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We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website.

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If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

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12. Changes to This Policy

GroTruth may update this Privacy Policy as our organization, programs, technologies, and legal obligations evolve.

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The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Material changes may be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.

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13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal information, please contact:

GroTruth Institute

Texas, United States

Email: info@grotruth.org

Website: https://grotruth.org

GroTruth Institute is a Texas nonprofit corporation. This Privacy Policy describes our general website and organizational information practices and does not replace research-specific privacy notices, informed consent requirements, or other applicable legal obligations.