Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Account information (name, email, organization)
• Research profile data (publications, areas of interest)
• Grant application drafts and proposals
• Payment and billing information
• Usage data and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our grant matching engine
• Generate personalized grant recommendations
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send relevant funding notifications and updates
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

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

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Law enforcement when required by law
• Third parties with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including end-to-end encryption, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and regular security audits. Your research data is never shared with other users or third parties.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data at any time. Contact us at privacy@grantly.network to exercise these rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, data is retained for 90 days before permanent removal.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality and analytics cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Children Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@grantly.network or write to us at our registered office.