Privacy Policy

At GrantBay, we prioritize your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal information. Please take the time to review our Privacy Policy outlined below. By accessing or using our services, platform, and/or website ("Services"), you acknowledge and consent to the practices and policies detailed herein. It's important to note that your usage of GrantBay’s Services is always subject to our applicable terms of use and/or service (collectively referred to as the “Terms of Service”), which can be found [here] (Terms of Use), incorporating this Privacy Policy.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy governs the treatment of personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that we collect when you access or use our Services. However, it does not extend to the practices of companies we do not own or control, or individuals we do not manage. We collect various types of Personal Information from our users, which are utilized internally to personalize, enhance, and provide our Services, as well as to analyze usage patterns. While we may share some Personal Information with third parties, it is only in accordance with the guidelines outlined below.

Collection of Information

Information You Provide to Us: We collect and store any information you knowingly provide to us. This may include but is not limited to your name, email address, educational and professional background, institution, work samples, and more. Additionally, to facilitate optimal matches for grants or services, we gather pertinent information related to your research, programs, and institution.

Communication: If you provide us with your contact information, we may communicate with you regarding your use of the Services, updates, features, or feedback. We may also track email interactions to enhance our communication practices.

User Contributions: Any information you choose to publish or transmit on public areas of our website is done so at your own risk. We cannot guarantee the privacy of such contributions or control how other users may utilize them.

Information Collected Automatically: When you interact with our Services, we automatically receive and record information such as your IP address, device identification, and browsing activity. This data allows us to customize content and improve user experience.

Sharing of Personal Information

At GrantBay, we may share your Personal Information with third parties in various capacities:

Research Profiles and Project Information: Your Personal Information provided in research profiles and project details may be shared with third-party funders for research projects.
De-identified Information: We may de-identify your Personal Information and share it with partners or provide aggregate usage information to enhance user experience. However, your identity remains protected.
Affiliated Businesses: Businesses or third-party websites affiliated with GrantBay may offer products or services through our platform. We share Personal Information with these entities only as necessary for the transaction.
Agents and Third Parties: We may engage third-party entities to perform tasks on our behalf, sharing Personal Information as required. However, their use of your information is strictly limited to assisting us.
Business Transfers and Funding: In business transactions or funding endeavors, we may share customer information. In the event of a change of control, Personal Information may be transferred to a third party.
Protection of Company and Others: We reserve the right to access, preserve, and disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of GrantBay and its users.

Security of Personal Information

While we implement measures to safeguard your account and Personal Information, complete security cannot be guaranteed. It is essential to protect your account with a strong password and limit access to your devices.

Accessing Your Personal Information

Through your account settings, you can access, edit, or delete the Personal Information you have provided to us. The availability of information may change with updates to our Services.

Your Choices

You have the option to choose not to disclose information, though some details may be necessary for registration or access to specific features. You may also update or delete information through your account settings.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policies, please reach out to us at helpdesk@GrantBay.org. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and resolving any concerns you may have.