Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Canadian Geological Foundation ("CGF", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website (cgf-fcc.ca) or apply for a grant.

By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

When you apply for a grant from the CGF, we collect specific information required to process and evaluate your application. This includes data submitted via email and official CGF forms:

• Contact InformationName, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of applicants and institutional representatives.
• Professional BackgroundEducational history, employment, and professional credentials relevant to the grant application.
• Project DetailsBudgets, schedules, and research summaries included in your application materials.

Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your device by your browser.

• Functional Cookies: Essential for the operation of the website, such as remembering your preferences and navigating between pages.
• Analytical Cookies: We may use basic analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, helping us improve our content and layout.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Information collected for grants is used strictly for:

• Evaluating grant proposals by the Grants Committee and Board of Directors.
• Communicating with applicants regarding application status and outcomes.
• Administering approved grants, including disbursement of funds and project tracking.
• Historical archiving of CGF grant activities as part of our mission to support Canadian geoscience.