Privacy Policy

Who we are

The Grounds (“we,” “us”) is a community initiative based in Dallas, Texas. Contact: hello@jadonchou.com.

Information we collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

• Account / membership details you submit (such as name, email, interests, and related notes when you join or inquire).
• Partner inquiries (company, contact info, and message content).
• Communications if you email us or reply to community messages.
• Usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, device/browser type, and referral information via analytics tools.
• Cookies and similar technologies used for essential site features, sign-in, and (if enabled) analytics.

How we use information

We use information to:

• Operate membership, waitlists, and community programs
• Send event updates and emails you opt into (with unsubscribe options)
• Respond to partner and contact requests
• Improve the website, measure traffic, and prevent abuse
• Comply with law and enforce our Terms

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us run the site (for example hosting, email delivery, databases, and analytics), when required by law, or in connection with a reorganization of The Grounds. Providers are only meant to process data for us.

Email choices

Marketing or community campaign emails include an unsubscribe link. You can also email hello@jadonchou.com to update preferences. Transactional or operational messages may still be sent when needed.

Retention

We keep information as long as needed for the purposes above, including membership records, legal obligations, and dispute resolution—then delete or anonymize it when appropriate.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Children

The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information, or to opt out of certain uses. Email hello@jadonchou.com to make a request.

Changes

We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about privacy: hello@jadonchou.com.