GRO Networking
Privacy Policy
How we collect, protect, and respect your personal information.
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
Introduction
GRO Networking (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, join a chapter, create an account, or use our services.
By using GRO Networking, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company or organization information
- Chapter affiliation
- Profile photo
- Event registrations and attendance information
- Payment details (processed through secure third-party providers)
- Messages or inquiries submitted through our forms
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website or platform, we automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and actions taken
- Referring URLs
- Date and time of access
- General location (city, state, or region)
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and the performance of our services. These technologies help us:
- Remember your login session
- Analyze how our website is used
- Improve site speed and reliability
- Customize certain content and features
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly if you do so.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Create and manage your GRO Networking account
- Provide access to chapters, events, directories, and other member benefits and features
- Display limited profile information in member directories
- Send account-related notifications and updates
- Send optional marketing, news, and event announcements (which you can opt out of)
- Process membership dues and other payments via secure third-party processors
- Respond to your questions, requests, and support needs
- Improve and secure our website, platform, and services
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions and protect our community from fraud or misuse
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share information in the limited circumstances described below.
Other GRO Members
As part of the networking experience, your profile may be visible to other verified GRO members. Non-members or public visitors may only see limited information (such as your name and company), while full contact details and additional profile information may be visible to active members as part of member-only benefits.
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform and business, including:
- Website and application hosting providers
- Payment processors (such as Stripe)
- Email delivery and communication tools
- Analytics and performance monitoring services
These providers are only allowed to use your information as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are required to protect your data.
Legal Compliance & Protection
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of GRO Networking, our members, or others.
How We Protect Your Information
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to help protect your personal information, such as:
- HTTPS encryption for data in transit
- Secure password storage and authentication
- Access controls and role-based permissions
- Regular software updates and security patches
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices & Rights
You have choices about how your information is used and displayed:
- Update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
- Change communication preferences or opt out of marketing emails.
- Request a copy of the personal data we store about you.
- Request that we correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal requirements.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@gronetworking.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain your membership, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you cancel your membership, we may retain limited information for recordkeeping, legal, and administrative purposes, or until you request deletion where applicable.
Children's Privacy
GRO Networking is intended for adults 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy 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. Your continued use of GRO Networking after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: