Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 6, 2026
Ground Work Strategies, LLC ("GWS," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website, services, communications, publications, dashboards, digital tools, and professional engagements.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this Privacy Policy and understand the practices described herein.
About GroundWork Strategies
Ground Work Strategies, LLC provides consulting, research, facilitation, strategic planning, community engagement, grant development, data analysis, training, dashboards, digital tools, publications, and related professional services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Submit a contact form
Request information or services
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Register for events, trainings, or workshops
Download publications or resources
Complete surveys or questionnaires
Enter into consulting or professional service agreements
Communicate with us by email, phone, or other means
Information collected may include:
Name
Organization
Title or position
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing or billing address
Project-related information
Information provided in correspondence or inquiries
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Date and time of access
General geographic location
Website usage patterns
This information is used to maintain website functionality, improve user experience, monitor security, and understand aggregate site usage.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic
Enhance user experience
Support security and performance monitoring
Most browsers allow users to manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries
Deliver requested services
Communicate regarding projects and engagements
Process registrations and subscriptions
Provide publications and resources
Improve website content and functionality
Analyze website usage
Maintain security and prevent misuse
Comply with legal obligations
Conduct normal business operations
Payments & Billing
Ground Work Strategies may accept payments for consulting services, subscriptions, reports, training programs, workshops, event registrations, publications, software tools, or other professional services.
Information collected for payment and billing purposes may include:
Name
Organization
Billing address
Email address
Transaction information
Invoice and payment records
Payment card information is generally processed through third-party payment processors and is not stored by Ground Work Strategies except as necessary to document transactions, comply with legal requirements, or maintain accounting records.
Billing records, invoices, contracts, and payment histories may be retained for accounting, audit, tax, and legal compliance purposes.
Consulting & Client Information
Ground Work Strategies recognizes that consulting engagements often involve sensitive information.
Information provided by clients during professional engagements may be treated as confidential and used solely for purposes related to the requested services.
Unless otherwise prohibited by contract, Ground Work Strategies may reference completed projects in general terms within portfolios, case studies, presentations, proposals, grant applications, qualifications packages, or marketing materials. Confidential, proprietary, or identifying information will not be disclosed without permission.
Separate contracts, scopes of work, non-disclosure agreements, or service agreements may impose additional confidentiality obligations.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website, including text, reports, methodologies, graphics, dashboards, maps, analyses, visualizations, photographs, research, publications, training materials, and related content, is the property of Ground Work Strategies, LLC and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Software, calculators, dashboards, templates, or code repositories released under separate open-source licenses remain governed by the terms of those licenses.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising from use of this website shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Ground Work Strategies may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy
Email Communications
If you subscribe to newsletters, updates, or communications from Ground Work Strategies, we may use your contact information to send information related to our services, publications, projects, events, or professional offerings.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.
Sharing Information
Ground Work Strategies does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary to:
Provide requested services
Process payments
Operate website functionality
Comply with legal requirements
Protect the rights, safety, or property of Ground Work Strategies or others
We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, communications, payment processing, customer relationship management, mapping, data visualization, or business operations. These providers may have access to information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Third-Party Services
Our website may utilize third-party providers for:
Website hosting
Analytics
Email communications
Payment processing
Mapping and data visualization
Embedded content
Customer relationship management systems
Scheduling or registration systems
These providers maintain their own privacy and security policies. Ground Work Strategies is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Data Accuracy & Public Information
Ground Work Strategies utilizes information obtained from public records, government agencies, partner organizations, third-party data providers, and other sources believed to be reliable.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Ground Work Strategies does not warrant that information contained in dashboards, maps, reports, calculators, visualizations, publications, analyses, or other materials is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose.
Users assume responsibility for independently verifying information before relying upon it for decision-making.
No Professional Advice
Ground Work Strategies provides research, planning, facilitation, consulting, analytical, and educational services.
Information presented on this website, in dashboards, reports, publications, maps, visualizations, articles, presentations, calculators, or other materials is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, accounting, engineering, planning, development, investment, or other professional advice.
Users should consult qualified professionals regarding specific circumstances or decisions.
Open Source Software
Ground Work Strategies may publish software, dashboards, templates, calculators, code repositories, methodologies, or related materials under open-source licenses.
Any such materials are provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement.
Users are responsible for reviewing and complying with applicable license terms associated with any software or code released by Ground Work Strategies.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.
Data Security
Ground Work Strategies uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users provide information at their own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ground Work Strategies, LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:
Use of this website
Reliance upon information provided through the website
Errors or omissions in content
Interruptions in website availability
Third-party services or content
Use of reports, dashboards, calculators, maps, analyses, publications, or digital tools
Use of this website and its content is at the user's sole risk.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, software repositories, dashboards, or resources.
Ground Work Strategies is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
Ground Work Strategies does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, reasonable efforts will be made to remove such information.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where appropriate
Opt out of marketing communications
Request information regarding how your information is used
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Contact Information
Ground Work Strategies, LLC
1104 Frog Hollow Road
Winchester, Virginia 22603
540-539-2277