Privacy Policy

Platform Role

Socialys Evidentia operates 1BGrants.com primarily as a technology platform that facilitates the discovery, management, and administration of funding opportunities and grant-related activities. The Platform provides tools and infrastructure that enable organizations and users to create profiles, publish funding opportunities, submit applications, review materials, communicate with other participants, and manage related workflows.

In many cases, organizations using the Platform may independently collect, manage, process, or store information through the tools and features made available by the Platform.

Third-Party Organizations and Services

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the privacy practices of third-party organizations or entities that use the Platform, including foundations, nonprofit organizations, corporate funders, or other institutions that may publish funding opportunities or collect information through their use of the Platform.

Organizations using the Platform may maintain their own privacy policies, data handling practices, and legal obligations governing the information they collect, manage, or process through their grant programs or activities.

Users who interact with such organizations through the Platform may be subject to the separate privacy policies, terms, or data practices of those organizations, and Socialys Evidentia does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

In addition, the Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, integrations, or software tools that are not owned or controlled by Socialys Evidentia. Any information collected by those third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party organizations or services they interact with through or in connection with the Platform.

Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the information collected, processed, and managed by Socialys Evidentia Global Consulting Private Limited in connection with its operation of the Platform and related services.

4.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Platform, register for services, communicate with us, or use features available on the Platform.

Such information may be collected when you:

• create or register an account on the Platform
• create or manage an organizational profile
• submit funding opportunities or grant programs
• apply for grants or funding opportunities
• upload documents, reports, or supporting materials
• communicate with other users through platform features
• contact customer support or submit inquiries
• subscribe to newsletters, updates, or communications
• participate in surveys, feedback programs, or research activities
• submit forms or other information through the Platform

The information you provide may include, but is not limited to:

• name
• email address
• phone number
• job title or professional role
• organization name
• organization profile information
• organization registration or public information
• location or mailing address
• payment or billing information where applicable
• grant application materials
• funding opportunity details submitted by funders
• communications or messages exchanged through the Platform
• uploaded documents, attachments, or files
• profile information, preferences, or account settings
• any other information voluntarily provided by you through the Platform

Users may also provide information relating to third parties, including team members, collaborators, applicants, beneficiaries, partners, or organizational contacts.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights, permissions, and legal authority to submit or share any personal information or data relating to third parties through the Platform.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

In addition to the information that users voluntarily provide, Socialys Evidentia may automatically collect certain information when users access, browse, or interact with the Platform. This information is collected through automated technologies and system-generated logs in order to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the Platform.

Automatically collected information may include technical data, usage data, device information, and other operational information relating to how users access and interact with the Platform.

The information collected automatically may include, but is not limited to:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• device identifiers and device type
• browser type and browser settings
• operating system and system configuration
• language preferences
• approximate geographic location derived from IP address
• date and time of access
• referring URLs or websites
• pages viewed and features used within the Platform
• clickstream data and navigation patterns
• session identifiers and session duration
• login activity and authentication logs
• system activity logs and security events
• application usage metrics and performance data
• device fingerprinting or other identifiers used to distinguish devices
• information regarding errors, crashes, or technical issues encountered during use of the Platform

We may also collect metadata relating to files, documents, communications, or activities conducted through the Platform, including timestamps, interaction records, and other system-generated information associated with platform usage.

Providing and Operating the Platform

We may use information to operate, maintain, and deliver the Platform and related services. This may include:

• creating and managing user accounts
• enabling users to access and use platform features
• facilitating grant discovery, funding opportunity listings, and application submissions
• supporting grant management workflows and related processes
• enabling communication and collaboration between users, organizations, and partners
• managing platform functionality and system operations

Platform Administration and Support

Information may be used to administer the Platform and provide support services to users. This may include:

• responding to inquiries or support requests
• troubleshooting technical issues
• providing updates, notifications, and service-related communications
• managing user accounts and organizational profiles
• monitoring platform activity and usage

Improving Services and Platform Functionality

We may use collected information to improve the performance, reliability, and functionality of the Platform. This may include:

• analyzing usage patterns and system performance
• improving existing features and services
• developing new features, tools, and services
• conducting testing, research, and product development
• evaluating user engagement and platform effectiveness

Analytics, Research, and Insights

Information may be analyzed to understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns across the Platform. Such analysis may be used for:

• statistical reporting and data insights
• research and development initiatives
• improving the user experience
• generating aggregated or anonymized reports
• understanding the needs of organizations and users in the philanthropic ecosystem

Where possible, such information may be aggregated or anonymized so that it does not directly identify individual users.

Communication and Marketing

We may use information to communicate with users regarding the Platform, services, or related initiatives. This may include:

• sending service-related announcements and updates
• notifying users about platform features, tools, or improvements
• providing newsletters, educational content, or informational materials
• sharing updates about programs, opportunities, or initiatives associated with the Platform
• marketing, promotional, outreach, or awareness campaigns related to the Company’s services

Users may be provided with options to manage or opt out of certain communications where required by applicable law.

Security, Integrity, and Fraud Prevention

Information may be used to protect the integrity, security, and reliability of the Platform. This may include:

• detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
• monitoring for security threats or suspicious behavior
• investigating potential violations of policies or terms of service
• protecting the rights, property, or safety of users, organizations, or the Company

Compliance With Legal Obligations

We may use information as necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. This may include:

• responding to lawful requests from regulatory authorities
• complying with court orders or legal obligations
• enforcing agreements, policies, or contractual obligations
• protecting the Company from legal claims or liability

Business Operations and Strategic Development

Information may also be used in connection with broader business activities, including:

• evaluating and improving business operations
• planning, strategy, and organizational development
• partnerships or collaborations
• preparing reports, metrics, or insights related to the Platform’s impact and usage

Information collected through the Platform may also be combined with other information available to the Company, including publicly available information, in order to support operational, analytical, or strategic objectives.

Where appropriate, information may be aggregated, anonymized, or otherwise processed in a manner that removes direct identifiers while allowing the Company to generate insights, improve services, and support the broader mission of the Platform.

Technology Platform

Socialys Evidentia operates the Platform primarily as a technology service provider. The Company provides software tools, technical infrastructure, and operational support that allow users and organizations to manage their grant-related activities through the Platform.

The Company does not act as a funder, grant-making authority, grant administrator for third-party programs, or decision-making body for funding opportunities published on the Platform unless explicitly stated otherwise.

All decisions regarding:

• grant eligibility
• grant approvals or rejections
• funding allocations
• evaluation processes
• application requirements
• program terms or conditions

are made solely by the respective organizations, institutions, or entities that publish or administer such opportunities through the Platform.

User-Generated Information

The Platform allows users and organizations to publish, upload, or submit various forms of information, including funding opportunities, organizational profiles, grant applications, program descriptions, documents, and other content.

Socialys Evidentia does not independently verify, validate, audit, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability, or authenticity of information submitted or published by users or organizations on the Platform.

The Company does not assume responsibility for verifying the credentials, legitimacy, or claims made by organizations or individuals using the Platform.

Independent Verification

Users, organizations, and any third parties interacting with information available on the Platform are responsible for independently verifying the accuracy, legitimacy, and reliability of any information obtained through the Platform before relying on such information for decision-making, funding applications, partnerships, financial commitments, or other activities.

Any reliance on information provided through the Platform is undertaken at the user’s own discretion and risk.

Third-Party Activities

Organizations using the Platform may independently collect information, administer grant programs, communicate with applicants, or manage evaluation processes through the tools made available on the Platform.

Such activities are conducted by those organizations independently of Socialys Evidentia, and the Company does not control or oversee the internal operations, policies, or decisions of those organizations.

Users interacting with such organizations may be subject to the separate policies, procedures, and terms established by those organizations.

Limitation of Responsibility

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Socialys Evidentia shall not be responsible or liable for:

• decisions made by funding organizations or reviewers
• the outcome of grant applications or funding opportunities
• the accuracy or completeness of information submitted by users
• communications or interactions between users or organizations
• actions taken by users based on information obtained through the Platform
• any disputes, claims, or transactions between users and organizations

The Company’s role is limited to providing the technological platform and associated services that facilitate interaction among participants in the ecosystem.

Users are solely responsible for their use of the Platform and for any information, content, or materials they submit, publish, or rely upon through the Platform.

Service Providers and Infrastructure Partners

We may share information with third-party service providers, vendors, contractors, and partners who assist us in operating, maintaining, and improving the Platform. These service providers may perform services such as:

• cloud hosting and infrastructure management
• data storage and database management
• analytics and performance monitoring
• payment processing and billing services
• communication services such as email delivery
• security monitoring and fraud prevention
• customer support and technical assistance
• marketing and outreach services

These service providers may process information on our behalf solely for purposes related to the operation and support of the Platform or associated services.

Platform Participants

Information submitted through the Platform may be shared with other users or organizations as part of the normal operation of the Platform. For example:

• grant applications submitted through the Platform may be shared with the funding organizations administering the relevant grant programs
• funding opportunities published by organizations may be visible to applicants and other users
• communications or documents submitted within platform workflows may be accessible to authorized participants involved in the relevant process

Users should understand that certain information they submit through the Platform may be visible or accessible to other users or organizations depending on the functionality and configuration of the Platform.

Affiliates and Business Partners

Information may be shared with affiliates, subsidiaries, or strategic partners of Socialys Evidentia where necessary to support operational, business, or service-related purposes, including improving services, expanding platform functionality, or supporting collaborative initiatives related to the Platform.

Marketing and Outreach Activities

Information may be used and shared with marketing platforms, communications providers, outreach partners, or other service providers to support marketing, promotional, educational, or awareness activities related to the Platform or the Company’s services.

Where required by applicable laws, users may be provided with options to manage communication preferences or opt out of certain marketing communications.

Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights

We may disclose information where we believe such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:

• comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• respond to lawful requests from government authorities or regulators
• enforce our agreements, policies, or terms of service
• investigate or address suspected fraud, security incidents, or violations of policies
• protect the rights, safety, property, or legal interests of the Company, users, or the public

Business Transactions

In the event of a corporate transaction such as a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or other similar business activity, information collected through the Platform may be transferred or disclosed as part of the transaction, subject to applicable confidentiality obligations.

Aggregated or Anonymized Information

We may share aggregated, statistical, or anonymized information that does not directly identify individual users with partners, researchers, organizations, or the public for purposes such as research, reporting, analytics, industry insights, or improving services.

Third-Party Services and Integrations

The Platform may integrate with or provide access to third-party tools, applications, or services. If users choose to connect or interact with such third-party services, information may be shared with those services as necessary to enable the requested functionality.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they choose to interact with, as Socialys Evidentia does not control the privacy practices of those third parties.

Information collected through the Platform may be stored and processed on cloud-based servers operated by third-party infrastructure providers. These servers may be located in multiple geographic regions and jurisdictions, and data may be transferred, processed, or stored in locations outside the country in which the user resides.

While we take reasonable steps to protect information under our control, no system or method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. As a result, Socialys Evidentia cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored on the Platform.

Users acknowledge that any information transmitted to the Platform is provided at their own risk, and users are responsible for maintaining the security of their account credentials, passwords, and access devices.

In the event that Socialys Evidentia becomes aware of a security incident that may affect information stored on the Platform, we may take steps we consider appropriate under the circumstances to investigate the issue, mitigate potential impacts, and comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

The Company may also retain system logs, activity records, and technical information relating to security monitoring, fraud detection, and incident response as necessary to protect the integrity of the Platform and the safety of its users.

Users are encouraged to take reasonable precautions when using online services, including safeguarding account credentials and ensuring that devices used to access the Platform are properly secured.

Information associated with user accounts, organizational profiles, grant programs, funding opportunities, grant applications, communications, and platform activity may be retained while the relevant account remains active or while the information is necessary for the continued operation of the Platform and associated services.

In certain circumstances, information may continue to be retained even after an account has been deactivated, closed, or otherwise discontinued. Such retention may occur where it is necessary to:

• comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements
• maintain internal business records
• support auditing, accounting, or reporting obligations
• detect or prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• enforce contractual agreements or policies
• resolve disputes or investigate complaints

In addition, Socialys Evidentia may retain and use aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information derived from user data for analytical, statistical, research, operational, or business purposes, provided that such information does not reasonably identify individual users.

Information stored in system backups, archived databases, or disaster recovery systems may also be retained for a period of time before being permanently deleted in accordance with internal data management practices.

Where appropriate and technically feasible, the Company may delete, anonymize, or otherwise render information non-identifiable once it is no longer required for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that may be placed on a user’s device when visiting a website. Cookies allow websites and applications to recognize devices, remember user preferences, maintain session information, and collect certain usage data.

The Platform may use different types of cookies, including:

• Session cookies, which are temporary and expire when a user closes their browser
• Persistent cookies, which remain stored on a device for a defined period of time or until manually deleted
• Functional cookies, which help remember user preferences and settings
• Performance or analytics cookies, which help us understand how the Platform is used and how it can be improved
• Security cookies, which help detect suspicious activity and maintain the security of the Platform

Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, the Platform may use other technologies such as:

• web beacons
• pixel tags
• local storage technologies
• scripts or tracking identifiers
• device recognition technologies

These technologies may collect information about user interactions with the Platform, including pages viewed, features used, navigation patterns, and other system activity.

Purposes of Tracking Technologies

Tracking technologies may be used for purposes including, but not limited to:

• enabling core functionality of the Platform
• maintaining secure user sessions
• remembering user preferences and settings
• analyzing usage patterns and system performance
• improving platform functionality and user experience
• detecting fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• measuring engagement with communications or services
• supporting marketing, outreach, or promotional activities related to the Platform

Analytics and Third-Party Technologies

Socialys Evidentia may use internal analytics tools and third-party analytics or technology providers to help understand how users interact with the Platform. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect and analyze information related to platform usage, traffic patterns, and system performance.

These analytics providers may process certain information on behalf of the Company in accordance with their own privacy practices and applicable laws.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings. Users may choose to block, restrict, or delete cookies using their browser controls.

However, disabling or restricting cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the Platform, and some services may not operate properly if cookies are disabled.

Future Technologies

As the Platform evolves, Socialys Evidentia may implement additional technologies that perform similar functions to cookies or tracking technologies in order to improve platform performance, security, and user experience. Any such technologies will be used in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

By accessing or using the Platform and by submitting information through the Platform, users acknowledge and consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of their information in countries outside their country of residence, including jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in their local jurisdiction.

Socialys Evidentia takes reasonable steps designed to ensure that information transferred across jurisdictions is handled in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements. Where appropriate, the Company may rely on contractual safeguards, service provider agreements, or other measures intended to help protect the information processed on its behalf.

Users who choose to provide information through the Platform acknowledge that international data transfers are an inherent part of operating a global digital platform and agree to such transfers as described in this Privacy Policy.

Access to Information

Users may request information about the personal data that Socialys Evidentia may hold about them, including the categories of information collected, the purposes for which it is processed, and the categories of third parties with whom such information may be shared.

Correction of Information

Users may request that inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information be corrected or updated where appropriate.

In many cases, users may update certain account information directly through their account settings or organizational profiles within the Platform.

Deletion of Information

Users may request the deletion of certain personal information held by the Company, subject to applicable legal, contractual, or operational requirements. In some circumstances, information may be retained where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or maintain operational records.

Restriction or Objection to Processing

Where permitted by applicable law, users may request restrictions on certain types of data processing or object to specific uses of their personal information, including certain marketing-related communications.

Communication Preferences

Users may have the option to manage their communication preferences and opt out of certain promotional or marketing communications. Service-related communications that are necessary for the operation of the Platform may still be sent where required.

Submitting Requests

Requests relating to personal information or privacy rights may be submitted through the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. The Company may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the individual submitting the request before responding in order to protect the privacy and security of user information.

Limitations

Certain rights may be limited or subject to exceptions depending on applicable laws, technical feasibility, operational requirements, or legal obligations. For example, Socialys Evidentia may be unable to delete or modify information that:

• is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements
• is required to maintain security, fraud prevention, or system integrity
• is associated with ongoing contractual obligations or disputes
• forms part of aggregated or anonymized datasets that no longer identify an individual user

Socialys Evidentia will consider and respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Users should note that organizations using the Platform may independently collect or manage data through the tools provided by the Platform. Requests relating to data controlled by such organizations may need to be directed to those organizations directly.