Privacy Policy

At FUNDamentally SCIENCE, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This simplified policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us.

This policy complies with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Last updated: April 2025

Who We Are

FUNDamentally SCIENCE is a consultancy based in Portugal, specialized in providing strategic consulting services and training in the field of competitive European funding for Research and Innovation (R&I).

Contact: hello@fscience.eu | +351 91 653 88 01

Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Basic details: Name, email, phone number

  • Professional information: Job title, organisation

  • Technical data: Information about your visit to our website

  • Service data: Information related to the services we provide to you

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide our consulting and training services

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Send you relevant information (with your consent)

  • Improve our website and services

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent

  • Fulfilling our contract with you

  • Our legitimate interests

  • Legal obligations

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict how we use your data

  • Object to certain processing

  • Transfer your data

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please email hello@fscience.eu.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and have procedures in place to deal with potential data breaches.

Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it for, typically:

  • Contact enquiries: 3 years

  • Client data: 7 years for financial records

  • Marketing contacts: Until you opt-out or 3 years of inactivity

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Our team members

  • Service providers (IT, accounting, event managers)

  • Regulatory authorities when required by law

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be notified to you.

Your Right to Complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD):

Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados
Website:
https://www.cnpd.pt
Email:
geral@cnpd.pt

Contact Us

For any questions about this policy, please email hello@fscience.eu.