Privacy Policy & Evaluation Disclaimer

1. Introduction
At the Global Sustainable Development Foundation (GSDF), we value the trust of our applicants, partners, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy and set of Evaluation Terms outlines how we collect, use, store, and manage your information, and clarifies the conditions under which funding decisions are made. By submitting a project proposal or interacting with our site, you agree to the terms below.

2. Data Collection and Use
We collect the information you voluntarily submit when applying through our forms, including but not limited to:

Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone)

Organizational information

Project proposals and supporting documentation

Financial or operational data

This information is collected solely for the purpose of:

Evaluating proposals submitted for funding

Contacting applicants regarding the status of their submission

Improving the quality and focus of our funding programs

Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Internal research and reporting (in anonymized form where appropriate)

We do not sell, lease, or distribute personal or organizational data to third parties. Limited information may be shared with our advisory board, evaluators, and authorized consultants solely for the purpose of evaluation — all of whom are bound by confidentiality agreements.

3. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to monitor performance, usability, and visitor behavior. This helps us improve the user experience and assess the reach of our programs. By using our website, you consent to this practice.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit certain functionalities of our site.

4. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information submitted to us from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Submission Does Not Guarantee Funding
The submission of a project, proposal, or application to GSDF does not imply or guarantee that the applicant will receive funding, support, or any form of partnership. Proposals are subject to a multi-stage evaluation process, and decisions are based on several factors, including but not limited to:

Alignment with our mission and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Social, environmental, and economic impact potential

Scalability and sustainability of the project

Organizational capacity and experience

Geographic and sectoral priorities

Availability of financial resources

Strategic relevance at the time of review

6. Evaluation Process
All applications are reviewed first by our internal team. Selected projects may undergo further evaluation by external experts or members of our independent Evaluation Committee. The process may include:

Request for additional documentation

Interviews with project leads

Reference checks

Due diligence on the organization and project partners

Applications that do not follow our guidelines, lack essential information, or fall outside our scope may be declined without detailed feedback.

7. Committee Decisions Are Final
Funding decisions are made by the GSDF Evaluation Committee based on thorough review and are final, confidential, and not subject to appeal. GSDF reserves the right to:

Accept or reject any application, in whole or in part

Modify the scope or amount of funding offered

Postpone funding decisions

Prioritize certain types of projects or regions over others

Withdraw funding offers if due diligence reveals significant concerns

We are under no obligation to provide detailed feedback or justification for decisions made.

8. Right to Modify or Cancel Calls for Proposals
GSDF reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel any open call for proposals at any time, without prior notice. We may also change our eligibility criteria, application process, or evaluation timelines at our sole discretion.

9. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property contained in project proposals remains the property of the applicant. However, by submitting an application, you grant GSDF permission to review, evaluate, and store your content for internal purposes, and to refer to the project (in anonymized form) for communication, reporting, or learning purposes.

We will never publicly disclose proprietary project details without your written consent.

10. Retention of Data
Information submitted to GSDF will be retained for a period deemed necessary for program, legal, and administrative purposes. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [insert email address], subject to legal exceptions.

11. Consent and Acceptance
By submitting your information through our website or funding forms, you confirm that:

You have the authority to represent your organization

All information provided is accurate and complete

You understand and accept that funding is not guaranteed

You agree to the terms stated in this policy

12. Contact
Response time: 5–10 business days