Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

GrantsFinder ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication credentials when you create an account.
Project Information: Descriptions of your projects or ideas that you submit for grant matching.
Payment Information: Processed securely through our payment provider (Stripe). We do not store your full credit card details.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including search queries and features used.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze platform usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our grant matching services
Process your searches and deliver relevant results
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

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

Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

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

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Secure data centers within the EU

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at grantsfinder@builduplabs.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality and optional analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

Clerk: Authentication services
Stripe: Payment processing
Vercel: Hosting and analytics
Supabase: Database services

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their data practices.

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our platform.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: grantsfinder@builduplabs.com
Company: Build Up Labs, Lda
Location: Lisbon, Portugal