What is the Launchpad Business Grant?

The Launchpad Business Grant is a $1,000,000 initiative led by MarketingAid to help small businesses across Duval and St. Johns Counties grow through expert digital marketing support.

Who is eligible to apply for the Launchpad Grant?

The grant is open to actively operating small businesses with an EIN, located in Duval and St. Johns Counties, who are committed to improving their online visibility, customer reach, and digital presence.

What types of marketing services are included in the Launchpad Grant?

Selected recipients receive fully-managed marketing services, including branding, SEO, advertising, website development, custom software development, and online growth tools, all provided at no cost.

How much does it cost to apply or participate?

There is no cost to apply for the Launchpad Grant. All marketing services are provided free of charge to selected businesses.

How does the Launchpad Grant help small businesses in Duval and St. Johns Counties?

The grant provides small businesses with premium marketing services, strategic digital tools, and brand-building campaigns. From website optimization and advertising support to social media strategy and local SEO, we give you the visibility, guidance, and momentum your business needs to grow.

How many businesses will be selected for the grant?

Only a limited number of businesses are approved per round. Each application is reviewed by our team of marketing and business growth experts to ensure we select businesses that will benefit most from the program.

Will I need to commit to anything after receiving the grant?

Selected businesses are expected to actively participate in the marketing program and provide necessary business information and feedback to help us deliver effective results. There are no financial commitments required.

Can startups or new businesses apply?

Yes, startups and newer businesses can apply as long as they are actively operating and have an EIN. We look for businesses that are motivated to scale and committed to growth.

Is the Launchpad Grant available to businesses outside Duval or St. Johns County?

Currently, the Launchpad Grant is exclusively available to businesses located in Duval and St. Johns Counties in Florida. This includes Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and surrounding areas.

How do I apply for the Launchpad Business Grant?

Simply complete the application form on the website. It takes less than 5 minutes and requires basic business information including your EIN, contact details, and a short summary of your goals.

Privacy Policy | Launchpad Grant

1Introduction

MarketingAid Solutions FL, LLC, doing business as "Launchpad Grant" ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at launchpadgrant.com (the "Website") and when you apply for or receive services under the Launchpad Business Grant program.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website or submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Website or submit an application.

2Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you apply for the Launchpad Grant, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

Information Type	Purpose
Contact Name	To identify and communicate with the authorized representative
Business Name	To identify and evaluate your business
Email Address	Primary communication channel; verified during application
Phone Number	Secondary contact method
Employer Identification Number (EIN)	To verify business legitimacy and eligibility
Number of Employees	To assess business size and scope
Year Founded	To evaluate business maturity
Business Location	To verify geographic eligibility
Growth Statement	To understand your business goals and evaluate fit for the program

2.2 Verification Data

During the application process, we collect:

Email verification codes – Temporary six-digit codes used to verify your email address (automatically deleted after 10 minutes or upon successful verification)
Verification attempt records – Number of attempts and timestamps (used for security and rate-limiting)

2.3 Application Metadata

We automatically generate and store:

Application ID – Unique reference number (format: LPG-2026-XXXXXX)
Submission timestamp – Date and time of application
Application status – Current status (pending, reviewing, approved, rejected)
Internal administrative notes – Notes added by our review team (not shared with applicants)

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically:

Device Information – Browser type and version, operating system, device type
Usage Data – Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, navigation paths
Network Information – IP address, approximate geographic location (city/region level)
Referral Information – How you arrived at our Website (referring URL, search terms)
Technical Data – Screen resolution, language preferences, timezone

2.5 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 8 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) for detailed information.

2.6 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

✗ Social Security Numbers
✗ Bank account information
✗ Credit card or payment information
✗ Driver's license numbers
✗ Passport numbers
✗ Biometric data
✗ Health information
✗ Precise geolocation (GPS)

3How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Grant Program Administration

To receive and process your application
To verify your identity and business eligibility
To evaluate your application and make selection decisions
To communicate with you about your application status
To deliver services to approved grant recipients
To manage the ongoing grant recipient relationship

3.2 Communications

To send application confirmation emails
To notify you of application decisions (approval/rejection)
To coordinate service delivery with grant recipients
To respond to your inquiries or requests

3.3 Legal and Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
To respond to lawful requests from government authorities
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
To enforce our Terms of Service
To detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or technical problems

3.4 Website Improvement

To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
To improve Website functionality and user experience
To troubleshoot technical issues
To develop new features and services

3.5 Security

To verify your email address during application
To protect against spam, bots, and fraudulent applications
To secure our Website and systems

4Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we process your information based on:

Legal Basis	Examples
Consent	Analytics cookies (where opt-in required), marketing communications
Contract Performance	Processing your grant application, delivering services to recipients
Legitimate Interests	Website security, fraud prevention, improving our services
Legal Obligation	Responding to legal requests, maintaining records as required by law

You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis. See Section 7 for how to exercise your rights.

5Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Amazon Web Services (AWS SES)	Email delivery	Email address, email content
Cloudflare	Website security, bot protection	IP address, browser data
Google Analytics	Website analytics	Anonymized usage data, device info
Bunny CDN	Content delivery	IP address (for delivery optimization)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to maintain appropriate security measures.

5.3 Affiliate Sharing

We may share your information with MarketingAid Solutions FL, LLC and its affiliates for:

Grant administration and service delivery
Internal business purposes
Combined analytics and reporting

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
To protect our rights, property, or safety
To protect the rights, property, or safety of others
To detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

5.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

5.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

6Data Retention

6.1 Application Data

We retain application data as follows:

Data Type	Retention Period
Approved applications	One (1) year after the grant cycle ends or services are completed, whichever is later
Rejected applications	One (1) year after rejection
Withdrawn applications	Deleted within 30 days of withdrawal

6.2 Verification Codes

Email verification codes are stored temporarily in memory and automatically deleted:

After 10 minutes (expiration)
Immediately upon successful verification
During periodic cleanup processes

6.3 Analytics Data

Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies (default: up to 180 days, configurable).

6.4 Exceptions

We may retain information longer than stated above if:

Required by applicable law
Needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Necessary to protect against fraud or abuse
Required for legitimate business purposes (anonymized/aggregated only)

7Your Rights and Choices

7.1 All Users

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion – Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt-Out of Analytics – Disable Google Analytics tracking via the "Your Privacy Choices" link in our Website footer
Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on consent, withdraw consent at any time

7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to Know – Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
Right to Delete – Request deletion of personal information (with exceptions)
Right to Correct – Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing – We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

Categories of Information Collected (past 12 months):

Identifiers (name, email, phone, EIN)
Commercial information (business details)
Internet/electronic activity (browsing history, device info)
Geolocation data (approximate, from IP address)

7.3 EEA, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have these rights:

Right of Access – Obtain confirmation and a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion in certain circumstances
Right to Restriction – Limit processing in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint – File a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@launchpadgrant.com

Please include:

Your full name
Your email address (as provided in your application, if applicable)
The specific right(s) you wish to exercise
Any relevant details to help us locate your information

Response Times:

30 days for most requests
45 days for California requests (extendable by 45 additional days with notice)

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not charge a fee for reasonable requests but may charge a reasonable fee for manifestly unfounded or excessive requests.

8Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Can Be Disabled?
Strictly Necessary	Essential for website security and functionality (Cloudflare security, session management)	No – required for operation
Analytics	Understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)	Yes – via footer link or browser

8.3 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled:

Cloudflare cookies – Security, bot protection, DDoS mitigation
Turnstile verification – CAPTCHA alternative for form security
Session cookies – Maintain your session during application

8.4 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand website usage:

What it collects: Pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, device information (anonymized)
How to opt out: Click "Your Privacy Choices" in our Website footer

Default behavior:

Users in Europe (GDPR zones): Analytics OFF by default (opt-in required)
Users in other regions: Analytics ON by default after user interaction (opt-out available)

8.5 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to remember your privacy preferences:

privacy_analytics – Your analytics preference (true/false)
privacy_choices_set – Whether you've set preferences

8.6 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Our Website – "Your Privacy Choices" link in footer
Browser Settings – Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
Google Analytics Opt-Out – Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Website from functioning properly.

8.7 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals because there is no industry standard for DNT. We honor opt-out preferences set through our "Your Privacy Choices" interface.

9Data Security

9.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption

Data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption

Access Controls

Limited access on a need-to-know basis

Security Headers

CSP, X-Frame-Options, XSS protection

Bot Protection

Cloudflare Turnstile prevents automated attacks

Input Validation

Server-side validation of all form inputs

Rate Limiting

Protection against brute-force and abuse

9.2 No Guarantee

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9.3 Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law. Notification may be via email, Website notice, or other appropriate means.

10International Data Transfers

10.1 Data Location

Our servers and service providers are located in the United States. If you access our Website from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

10.2 Safeguards

For transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States, we rely on:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
Your explicit consent where appropriate

By using our Website or submitting an application, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12Children's Privacy

12.1 Age Restriction

Our Website and services are intended for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

12.2 Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@launchpadgrant.com. We will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
For material changes, we may provide additional notice (Website banner, email to active applicants/recipients)
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

MarketingAid Solutions FL, LLC

7901 4th St N, Ste 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Privacy Inquiries: privacy@launchpadgrant.com

Legal Inquiries: legal@launchpadgrant.com

Website: launchpadgrant.com

15Additional Disclosures

15.1 California "Shine the Light"

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information regarding disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

15.2 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of certain "covered information" under Nevada law. We do not sell covered information as defined under Nevada law.