The Knowledge Foundation’s privacy policy describes how we collect, use and protect your personal data. You can also read about what your rights are regarding how we process your personal data.
The Knowledge Foundation, org.no. 802400-4213 is the personal data controller for the processing of personal data on this website. Personal data is any information that either directly or indirectly can be linked to an identifiable living person. Examples of what constitutes personal data are names, personal identification numbers, images and e-mail addresses.
When and why we collect personal data
When you send an e-mail to us, visit our website, submit an application through the application and reporting portal, are hired as a consultant or reviewer, register for an event or sign up for our newsletter, the Knowledge Foundation can gain access to your personal data.
The personal data is used to process project applications and carry out assessments, decide on grant allocation and sign agreements with universities for financing projects and follow-up these projects during and after the project period. Some personal data are used for project follow-up purposes and for the Knowledge Foundation to be able to comply with the legal rules by which the Knowledge Foundation is established.
We do this with the support of agreement and legal obligation. In some cases, we can also use the legal basis consent. This applies, for example, when you sign up for any of our newsletters or when we post a picture of you on our website.
Sharing of information
We may share your personal data with other organisations that perform services on our behalf, so-called personal data processors. This includes suppliers of IT systems and services that are required for us to perform the service or task you have requested.
For how long do we keep your data?
The Knowledge Foundation saves your personal data during the time they are necessary to fulfill the purposes of the processing. This usually means that your information is saved until (i) the stipulated time in the form of lawful requirements on the preservation of the data has been passed, (ii) the legal obligations are fulfilled, for example in accounting and (iii) the applicable limitation periods for claiming, defend and exercise legal claims passed.
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