Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use SEAP Grants, we collect the following types of personal information:

Information Type	Examples	Purpose
Identity Information	Full name, date of birth, government ID numbers	KYC verification and eligibility determination
Contact Information	Email address, phone number, physical address	Communication and application processing
Financial Information	Income details, bank account information, tax records	Eligibility assessment and grant disbursement
Application Data	Grant applications, supporting documents, communications	Application processing and record keeping
Technical Information	IP address, browser type, device information	Security and system improvement

Sensitive Information

We may collect sensitive personal information necessary for grant eligibility determination, including:

• Medical information (for healthcare grants)
• Employment status and history
• Educational records
• Financial hardship documentation

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Application Processing: Evaluate your eligibility for grant programs
• Identity Verification: Conduct KYC and anti-fraud checks
• Communication: Send application updates and important notices
• Grant Disbursement: Process and track grant payments
• Compliance: Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in processing your application
• Legal Obligation: To comply with government regulations and laws
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Consent: For specific purposes where we obtain your explicit consent

Data Sharing and Disclosure

When We Share Information

We may share your information with:

Recipient	Information Shared	Purpose
Government Agencies	Application data, identity verification	Regulatory compliance and audit purposes
Financial Institutions	Bank account information, identity data	Grant disbursement and payment processing
Service Providers	Technical data, contact information	System maintenance and support services
Legal Authorities	Required information	Legal compliance and law enforcement

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

Protection Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure data centers with physical security

Data Retention

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

• Grant application processing and administration
• Legal and regulatory compliance (typically 7 years)
• Legitimate business purposes

Contact Information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website or direct communication.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.