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    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: December 2, 2025

    1. Introduction

    Welcome to GrantsDatabase (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, grantsdatabase.org (the “Site”).

    This policy is written to comply with global data protection standards, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for US users.

    By accessing the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

    2. Information We Collect

    We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:

    A. Personal Data You Provide

    • Registration Data: Name, email address, phone number, and organization name when you register for an account.
    • Payment Data: If you purchase a premium subscription, our payment processors (Paystack, Flutterwave) collect necessary payment details. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
    • Service Data: Information regarding your project or funding goals when you inquire about grant writing services.

    B. Data Collected Automatically

    • Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and referring website addresses.
    • Cookies: We use cookies to operate our services and to serve personalized advertisements (see Section 6).

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
    • Process your transactions and manage your subscription.
    • Send you emails regarding your account, grant updates, or newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time).
    • Serve Personalized Ads: We use third-party advertising partners to display ads relevant to your interests.
    • Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations.

    4. Lawful Basis for Processing

    We process your personal data under the following lawful grounds:

    • Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., clicking “Accept” on our Cookie Banner or subscribing to a newsletter).
    • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill services you purchased (e.g., Premium Membership).
    • Legal Obligation: To comply with Nigerian and international laws.
    • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and serve advertising that keeps this site free to use.

    5. Sharing Your Information

    We may share information with:

    • Service Providers: Third parties who perform services for us, such as payment processing (Paystack, Flutterwave), email delivery, and hosting.
    • Advertising Partners: We share data with Google AdSense and other ad partners to serve ads.
    • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

    6. Cookies, Advertising, and Global Compliance (Crucial for AdSense)

    A. Use of Cookies We use cookies to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic.

    B. For Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR Compliance) To comply with the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) and Google’s consent policies:

    • We use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP).
    • When accessing our site from the EEA or UK, you will be presented with a consent banner. You have the right to accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences granularly.
    • We will only serve personalized ads if you explicitly consent via the CMP.
    • You can withdraw your consent or change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Privacy & Cookie Settings” link located at the bottom of our website.

    C. Google AdSense We use Google AdSense to serve ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

    • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
    • For a full list of Google’s ad technology providers and how they process data, please visit: Google Ad Technology Providers.

    7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

    If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights:

    • Right to Know: You may request details about the categories of personal information we collect.
    • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information.
    • “Do Not Sell My Personal Information”: We do not sell your personal data for money. However, allowing advertising partners (like Google) to collect data via cookies may be considered a “sale” or “share” under California law.
    • How to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the “sale” of your personal information for targeted advertising by using the consent settings on our website or by enabling the “Global Privacy Control” signal in your browser.

    8. Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) Rights

    As a data subject in Nigeria, you retain all rights under the NDPA 2023, including:

    • The right to access your data.
    • The right to rectify inaccurate data.
    • The right to object to the processing of your data.
    • The right to data portability.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

    9. Data Retention and Security

    We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy. We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

    10. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights (GDPR, CCPA, or NDPA), please contact our Data Protection Officer:

    Grants Database 123 Impact Drive, Yaba Lagos, Nigeria

    Email: outreach@grantsdatabase.org Phone: +234 (0) 811 192 88587