Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 11, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Phoenix Grove Systems™ is built on principles of transparency, consent, and respect for individual privacy. This policy explains our data practices and how we balance accessibility with sustainability.

What We Collect

Contact Form

When you reach out via our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name (if provided)

  • Email address

  • Message content

  • Time/date of submission

Website Functionality

Our website platform (Squarespace) uses necessary cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality

  • Performance optimization

  • Anonymous analytics to improve content

  • No personally identifiable tracking

Information We Collect (CCPA Categories)

  • Identifiers: Name, email address

  • Internet Activity: Pages viewed, time spent (anonymous)

  • Inferences: Content preferences based on pages visited

Sources: Directly from you, automatically from your browser Purpose: To respond to inquiries and improve our services

Cookie-Light Approach

Phoenix Grove Systems™ uses only essential cookies required for basic website functionality through Squarespace. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies that follow you across the web.

Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (Squarespace)

  • Analytics Cookies: Anonymous usage data (if applicable)

  • No tracking or advertising cookies currently used

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Consent: For contact form submissions and optional communications

  • Legitimate Interest: For basic analytics and site security

How Long We Keep Data

  • Contact form submissions: 3 years unless you request deletion

  • Analytics data: Automatically deleted after 26 months

  • Email communications: Until you unsubscribe

Funding Our Mission

To keep Phoenix Grove Systems™ accessible while funding our work on ethical AI development, we may use:

  • Carefully selected advertising partners who respect privacy

  • Contextual advertising (based on page content, not your behavior)

  • Anonymous analytics to understand what content helps most

  • Transparent funding methods that align with our values

We're committed to finding the balance between sustainable operations and respecting your privacy.

Sale of Personal Information

Phoenix Grove Systems™ does not sell personal information. California residents may still opt-out of any future sale by emailing: architect@pgsgroveinternal.com

Third-Party Services

  • Patreon: User accounts and payments are handled by Patreon. See Patreon's Privacy Policy

  • AI Tools: Our AI tools operate through third-party platforms. We don't have access to your conversations or data within those platforms

  • Future Advertising Partners: Any advertising partners will be disclosed here with links to their privacy policies

How We Use Information

Contact form submissions are used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Improve our services based on feedback

  • Send updates only if you explicitly opt in

Analytics data helps us:

  • Understand which content is most valuable

  • Improve site performance

  • Make informed decisions about future content

Your Rights

Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your data

  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

  • Right to Object: Object to certain processing

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email: architect@pgsgroveinternal.com We will respond within 30 days.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

  • Request deletion of any information we have

  • Opt out of any communications

  • Ask questions about our data practices

  • Use ad blockers (we understand and respect this choice)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards through standard contractual clauses and adherence to privacy frameworks.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Future Considerations

As we grow, we're exploring:

  • Premium ad-free membership options

  • Direct sponsorships from aligned organizations

  • Transparent funding reports showing how revenue supports our mission

  • Privacy-preserving technologies for better personalization

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect any information collected through our contact form and follow best practices for data protection.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email: architect@pgsgroveinternal.com

Changes

We'll update this policy as needed and note the revision date. Significant changes will be announced on our site.

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