1. Information We Collect

When you use FundScout, we collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Contact information (email address)
Company information (name, province, industry, size)
Quiz responses for grant matching
Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide personalized grant eligibility assessments
Send you your eligibility report and Decision Pack
Send deadline reminders (if you opt in)
Improve our grant matching algorithms
Communicate with you about our services

3. Data Sharing

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

Service providers (Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage)
Analytics providers to improve our service
Legal authorities if required by law

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Export your data in a portable format

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how you use our service. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@fundscout.ca

8. Changes to This Policy

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