PRIVACY POLICY

How We Protect and Manage Your Personal Information

PRIVACY POLICY & DATA PROTECTION

Policy ID: LSG-PP-8X4F-9R2M-K3N7 | Version 3.0

Last Updated: January 2025 | Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA

1. Introduction

Lock Stone Grant is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our grant application services.

Data Protection Compliance: LSG-DPC-2M5P-8R1S-4T7W

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when applying for grants:

Personal Information
Name, Email, Phone, Address
Contact details for application processing
Professional Information
Organization, Qualifications, CV
Professional background and experience
Project Information
Proposals, Budgets, Timelines
Grant application details and documents
Technical Information
IP Address, Browser, Device Info
Website usage and security monitoring

3. How We Use Your Information

Grant Application Processing

To evaluate and process your grant applications, communicate about application status, and manage awarded grants.

Communication

To send important updates about your application, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.

Improvement of Services

To analyze application trends, improve our grant programs, and enhance user experience.

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and protect the security of our systems.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

Grant Review Committee: Application materials are shared with our review committee for evaluation purposes only.
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in website operation, always under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Security

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

Encryption
TLS 1.3 Encryption
All data transmitted is encrypted
Access Controls
Role-Based Access
Strict access limitations
Regular Audits
Quarterly Security Reviews
Continuous security monitoring
Data Backups
Encrypted Backups
Secure data preservation

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal information
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
Restriction: Request limitation of processing your information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

Application Data: 7 years from submission date
Awarded Grants: 10 years from grant completion
User Accounts: Until account deletion request

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies
Session Management
Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics
Website improvement and analysis
Preference Cookies
User Settings
Remember your preferences

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data protection rights:

Data Protection Officer
privacy@lockstonegrant.com
+1 (252) 396-6424
Response Time: Within 30 business days

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

DATA PROTECTION COMMITMENT

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with integrity and transparency.

Privacy Framework: LSG-PF-b2aaeafc4b7f6c7fb