Privacy Policy

Who we are

Data controller: Aridemi Stiftung, Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Contact: info@aridemi.org.

Personal data we collect

We collect the data you submit, data generated by the application process, and technical data required to operate the service. This includes:

• Account and profile data: information you use to register, authenticate, and manage your account and preferences.
• Application data: information you provide in your scholarship application, status and progress details, and related timestamps.
• Personal and contact information: identity and contact details needed to evaluate and administer applications.
• Academic and financial information: education, financial circumstances, and related statements used for eligibility and award decisions.
• Tax and payment information: data required to meet compliance obligations and, where applicable, to disburse awards.
• References and communications: reference contact details, follow-up messages, and responses you or reviewers provide.
• Documents: files you upload in connection with your application, plus basic file metadata.
• System-assisted review outputs: internal indicators and results that help staff review applications.
• Essential technical data: security, audit, and operational data required to run and protect the service.

The exact data collected depends on your interactions and the stage of your application.

How we use your data

• To create and manage your account.
• To receive, process, and evaluate scholarship applications.
• To communicate with you about your application, follow-ups, and decisions.
• To run system-assisted document checks that help staff review completeness and consistency.
• To administer scholarship awards, including disbursements.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• To secure, maintain, and improve the service.

Legal bases

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract (application processing).
• Your consent (where required by law).
• Legitimate interests (service security and operations).
• Compliance with legal obligations.

Sharing and processors

We share personal data only as needed to provide the service, for compliance, or with your instructions. Categories of service providers may include:

• Cloud infrastructure, database, and file storage providers.
• Email delivery providers.
• SMS delivery providers.
• Address autocomplete and geocoding providers.
• Document review service providers for system-assisted checks.

These providers may process data outside Liechtenstein. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

Cookies and storage

We do not use analytics or advertising tracking. We use essential cookies and local or session storage to provide authentication, security, and basic app functionality (for example, saving temporary session preferences).

Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to administer scholarships, meet legal requirements, and resolve disputes. If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data where feasible, subject to legal retention obligations.

Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your data, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@aridemi.org.

Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data. No system is completely secure; please use a strong password and keep your credentials confidential.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.