Introduction

At the MAINSTREAM Project, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users and participants. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal data in compliance with applicable regulations, including those required by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Data Collection and Usage

The MAINSTREAM Project collects personal data to support its academic mobility programs, ensure proper program administration, and fulfill its obligations to partners and funding agencies.

1. General Data Collection

We collect personal information when you:

  • Apply for scholarships, mobility programs, or traineeships.
  • Interact with our website or submit queries through contact forms.
  • Provide data for participation in academic or research activities.

2. Data for Scholarship and Mobility Programs

As part of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme:

  • Personal data of scholarship holders (students, trainees, and staff) is shared with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) via the Mobility Tool, integrated with the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.
  • The data is processed according to the EACEA Privacy Statement.

Data Protection

We prioritize the security of personal data by:

  • Implementing secure storage systems for all personal data.
  • Restricting access to data to authorized personnel only.
  • Regularly updating our data protection measures.

Your Rights

Participants and users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  1. Access: Request access to personal information held by the project.
  2. Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  3. Deletion: Request the removal of personal data, subject to project and regulatory requirements.
  4. Objection: Object to specific data processing practices.
  5. Data Portability: Request data in a transferable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: kviolet@mmu.ac.ug

Third-Party Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared with trusted entities as part of program implementation:

  • The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
  • Partner institutions involved in the MAINSTREAM Project.
  • Service providers supporting program management, such as data storage or mobility tracking.

All third parties adhere to strict data protection standards.

Fraud Disclaimer

Be aware of fraudulent activities targeting applicants for Intra-Africa scholarships.

  • The MAINSTREAM Project does not require any payment for scholarships.
  • Verify the authenticity of any communication before sharing personal data.

For official information, refer to the Scholarships Page or contact us directly via the details provided on this website.

Cookies and Analytics

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For more details, see our Cookies Policy.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect project developments or regulatory changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Last Updated: 11/Jan/2025