Privacy Policy

Any person accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Grounding Work web site http://www.groundingwork.org ("Site") either manually or via an automated device or program, to the extent permitted hereunder, shall be considered a "User" under this privacy policy. All Users are bound by the terms of the K2 Family Foundation privacy policy. K2FF is committed to protecting the privacy of our Users. This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices governing the use of information submitted to K2FF through this Site. Capitalized terms shall have the meaning designated in this privacy policy.

The Information We Collect
Anonymous Browsing Information
You can browse the Site without revealing personal information that can be used to identify you. K2FF may collect non-personal information such as your Internet Protocol ("IP") address, the name of the domain you used to access the Internet, the Web site you came from and the site you visit next (see "How We Use It," below). However, K2FF does not associate any non-personal information with records containing any personal information submitted to us, so you remain anonymous when you browse the Site.

Personal Information
K2FF may collect personal information such as names, company names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and payment information (such as credit card numbers) from Users. For example, K2FF may collect personal information submitted through online application and event registration and donation forms. By submitting personal information to this Site, the User acknowledges that he or she has read this privacy policy, understands it, agrees to its terms and authorizes K2FF to collect, use and disclose personal information pursuant to the terms of this privacy policy.

Cookies
This Site may use cookies. A cookie is a small file that your Web browser places on your computer's hard drive. It functions as an identification card, recording your passwords, purchases and preferences. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you a chance to decide whether or not to accept it. While K2FF may use cookies to track your visit to the Site and our servers automatically log the IP address of your computer, this information does not identify you personally and you remain anonymous, even if you have previously submitted personal information to K2FF through the Site or otherwise. Third parties whose Web sites are accessible through links on the Site may also use their own cookies when you link to their site or service. K2FF does not control these third parties' use of cookies and cannot guarantee that they will uphold the same privacy standards as K2FF. K2FF expressly disclaims any and all liability related to the collection, use or disclosure of information by third parties. You should review the privacy policies of any third party sites that you visit through a link from the K2FF Site to understand how they use cookies and the information they collect through cookies.

Children
The Site is not intended for the use of unsupervised children under the age of 13. K2FF does not collect personally identifiable information from any person K2FF actually knows is under the age of 13.

How We Use It
Anonymous browsing information, including your IP address, may be used to gather broad demographic information. This information may be aggregated to measure the number of visits, average time spent, page views and other statistics about Users of the Site. We also may use this data to monitor Site performance and to make the Site easier and more convenient to use.
K2FF uses personal information collected from Users, such as names and e-mail addresses, to respond to User inquires, to process User applications for grants or participation in K2FF programs, to process User donations, to help organize fund-raising events and to inform Users of new programs and services.

Who We Share It With
Unless we have your consent or except as required by law, K2FF will not share your personal information with any person or entity other than those affiliated with K2FF, entities acting on behalf of K2FF and relevant third parties such as K2FF program participants and sponsors. By submitting personal information through the Site, you authorize K2FF to share this personal information for the purposes identified, such as determining qualifications for grants, organizing fund-raising events, responding to User inquiries, processing donations, or determining eligibility for K2FF programs. If you do not want K2FF to disclose your personal information to third parties, you may opt-out by submitting a written request to K2FF at K2 Family Foundation, 20 Flagg St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Attn: Communications Department, or send an e-mail to info@K2FF.org. If you opt-out, you may not be able to participate in or qualify for K2FF grants, or fund-raising events or programs, you may not receive the information you requested, and K2FF may not be able to inform you of new programs, events, developments, products and services. K2FF may share non-personal, non-individual information in aggregate form with third parties.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this privacy policy, we may disclose personal information in special cases when we have found it necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating any user agreement or may be causing injury to or interference with K2FF, its Users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities. K2FF reserves the right to disclose your personal information as explicitly set forth in this privacy policy or any user agreement agreed to by you, or as otherwise required by government or law enforcement officials. K2FF can, and you hereby authorize us to, disclose any information to law enforcement or other parties that K2FF in its sole discretion, believes is required or appropriate in order to comply with the law.
K2FF may assign, sell, license, or otherwise transfer to a third party, your name, address, e-mail address, and any other personal information in connection with an assignment, sale, joint venture, or other transfer or disposition of a portion or all of the assets or stock of K2FF or its affiliated entities.

Applicable Law/International Issues
Because we are committed to protecting your privacy, personal information that is submitted to this Site will be collected, processed, stored, disclosed and disposed of in accordance with applicable U.S. law. If you are a non-U.S. user, you acknowledge and agree that we may collect and use your personal data and disclose it to other entities, as discussed above in "Who We Share It With," outside your resident jurisdiction. In addition, such personal information may be stored on servers located outside your resident jurisdiction. U.S. law may not provide the degree of protection for personal information that is available in other countries. By providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that your have read this privacy policy, understand it, agree to its terms and consent to the transfer of such information outside your resident jurisdiction. If you do not consent to the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use this Site, but if you have already provided us with personal information, please send us a written request to K2 Family Foundation, 20 Flagg St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Attn: Communications Department, or send an e-mail to info@K2FF.org, and let us know how you would like us to handle such information.
How to Access, Review and Update Your Information
Should your personal information need to be reviewed, updated, corrected or deleted, please submit your request in writing and send to K2 Family Foundation, 20 Flagg St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Attn: Communications Department, or send an e-mail to info@K2FF.org.

Opt-Out Policy
You may request not to be contacted by the K2FF in connection with any new services, updates, programs or promotions. Requests not to be contacted by the K2FF should be sent in writing to: K2 Family Foundation, 20 Flagg St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Attn: Communications Department, or send an e-mail to info@K2FF.org.

Security
This Site has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of information under our control. However, we cannot guarantee that such security measures will be sufficient, will not be breached, and that your personal information may not be disclosed or otherwise accessed in an unauthorized manner. Certain information may be transmitted to you by electronic mail. Although it is illegal to intercept or disclose these messages under Federal law, these transmissions are not secured.

Online Policy Changes
This privacy policy may be modified. Any changes to the K2FF online privacy policy will be posted on the Site. All information submitted through this Site is subject to the terms and conditions of this privacy policy, as it may be amended from time to time.

How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Site, our privacy policy or the information we collect, please contact us at K2 Family Foundation, 20 Flagg St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Attn: Communications Department, or send an e-mail to info@K2FF.org.