Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16th February, 2026

Website: www.fullyfunded.online
Business Name: fullyFunded
Contact Email: ridwan@fullyfunded.online
Business Address: Nigeria

fullyFunded (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Nigerian data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information to provide our services effectively.

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

Name, email address, and contact information when you sign up or subscribe
Academic and professional details (e.g., field of study, university, research interests) when using our platform
Payment information for subscription plans (processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store full payment card details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Data from Third Parties

Publicly available information about principal investigators and funding programs for our curated listings
Analytics and advertising data from third-party services (Google Analytics, etc.) to improve site performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

Service Delivery – Provide access to fully funded programs, postdoc opportunities, and verified PI contacts
Account Management – Manage your account, subscription, and user preferences
Communication – Respond to inquiries, send updates, newsletters, and relevant research opportunities
Analytics & Improvements – Analyze user behavior to improve our platform and offerings
Legal Compliance – Fulfill obligations under applicable laws and regulations

We process personal data only where necessary and based on your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent: You agree to receive communications or personalized content
Contract: Processing is necessary to provide our subscription services
Legal Obligation: Compliance with laws
Legitimate Interest: To improve our platform and ensure service functionality, without adversely affecting your rights

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

Service Providers: Payment processors, email services, cloud hosting, and analytics platforms
Academic Networks: Publicly available PI contacts for research opportunities
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights

All third-party partners are GDPR-compliant and obligated to protect your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Personalize content and improve user experience
Analyze site usage and performance
Facilitate login sessions and account management

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

You have the right to:

Access – Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict Processing – Limit the processing of your data
Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Object – Object to processing for marketing or legitimate interest purposes
Withdraw Consent – At any time for data processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at ridwan@fullyfunded.online. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Encryption of sensitive data
Secure storage and access controls
Regular security assessments and monitoring

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed outside your country. We ensure that any international transfer of data is compliant with GDPR requirements, using adequate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the latest revision. We encourage you to check this page regularly for changes. Significant changes will be communicated via email where appropriate.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact:

Email: ridwan@fullyfunded.online
Address: Nigeria

We take your privacy seriously and strive to resolve any issues promptly.