Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Grant Media Network ("GMN," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit grantmedianetwork.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored as a salted hash — we never store plain-text passwords).

Payment Information: Subscription payments are processed through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or billing address on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data in compliance with PCI-DSS.

Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, series read, reading progress, and feature usage. This helps us improve the experience.

Device & Browser Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Send account-related communications (welcome emails, password resets, payment confirmations)
• Personalize your experience (reading history, recommendations)
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Respond to your support inquiries
• Send promotional communications (you can opt out at any time)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Mailgun (email), and hosting providers that help us operate the Service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use localStorage (not traditional cookies) to store:

• Authentication tokens (JWT) for keeping you signed in
• Reading preferences (font size, line height)
• Reading history and bookmarks
• Theme preferences

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Bcrypt password hashing
• JWT-based authentication with expiration
• Rate limiting on authentication endpoints
• Input sanitization to prevent injection attacks

No method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of promotional emails
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at (661) 306-3035 or through our contact form.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

• Phone: (661) 306-3035
• X/Twitter: @GrantMediaNet
• Web: Contact Form