GrowthCommons, LLC ("GrowthCommons," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website or join our early access waitlist, how we use that information, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
When you sign up for our beta waitlist, we collect the information you provide directly, including:
- Name — first and last name
- Email address — your work or personal email
- Company or organization
- Primary role — how you describe yourself professionally (e.g., Community Developer, CDFI, Lender, Impact Funder)
We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site, such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, and pages viewed. This information is collected through standard web logs and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about the GrowthCommons beta and your place on the waitlist
- Send you product updates, announcements, and educational content related to community real estate finance
- Understand who is interested in GrowthCommons so we can shape the product to serve our users better
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse
Third-Party Services
We rely on a small set of trusted third-party services to operate the site and manage waitlist communications:
- Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — We use Kit to manage our email list and send waitlist communications. When you submit the early access form, your information is sent to Kit and stored according to their privacy policy.
- Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics — We use these tools to understand how visitors use the site, which helps us improve it. These services may set cookies on your device.
- Microsoft Azure — We host the GrowthCommons website on Azure infrastructure.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect some site features.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as you remain on the waitlist or subscribed to our communications. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email below.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request that we correct or delete your information
- Unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the link in any email we send
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@growthcommons.co.
Children's Privacy
GrowthCommons is intended for use by professionals in real estate and community finance. Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated to subscribed users by email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at hello@growthcommons.co.