Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Green Finance Facilitator Platform

The Green Finance Facilitator (GFF) attaches great importance to responsible and transparent management of personal data.
Below you will find information about,
- who you can contact at GFF on the subject of data protection.
- what data is processed when you visit the website.
- what data is processed when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters or press releases or use other GFF online services.
- what possibilities there are to object to the storage of the data.
- what rights you have with respect to us.

1. Controller, Processor and Data Protection Officer

Controller
The Green Finance Facilitator (GFF) is the Data Controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Address:
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1–5, 65760 Eschborn
Contact:
info@greenfinancefacilitator.com

Processors
Apps4 Solutions serves as a Processor, handling personal data strictly on behalf of GFF and in accordance with written instructions.
Address:
Hse No. A23, Nii Amon Street,
Awoshie-Accra
Contact:
info@apps4solutions.com

Albert Boateng(Lead Consultant, Green Finance Facilitator) also serves as a Processor, handling personal data strictly on behalf of GFF and in accordance with written instructions.

If you have specific questions about the protection of your data, please contact GFF's data protection officer: info@greenfinancefacilitator.com

2. Information about the collection of personal data

2.1 General
GFF processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
Personal data are, for example, name, phone number, address, e-mail addresses and user behavior.
Personal data will only be processed by GFF to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for what purpose and on what basis depends largely on the type of service you use, or on the purpose for which the data is required.

2.2 Collection of personal data when visiting our website
When visiting greenfinancefacilitator.com, the browser used automatically transmits data that is stored in a log file. GFF itself only processes the data that is technically required to display the website correctly and to ensure its stability and security.
Among other things, it is stored for each access the page viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, as well as the date and time of the access. A detailed list of stored data can be found here.
Log file fields

Field	Description
Date	The date on which the activity occurred.
Time	The time, in coordinated universal time (UTC), at which the activity occurred.
Server IP Address	The IP address of the server on which the log file entry was generated.
Method	The requested action, for example, a GET method.
URI Stem	The target of the action, for example, Default.htm.
URI Query	The query, if any that the client was trying to perform. A Universal Resource Identifier (URI) query is necessary only for dynamic pages.
Server Port	The server port number that is configured for the service.
User Name	The name of the authenticated user who accessed your server.
Client IP Address	The IP address of the client that made the request.
User Agent	The browser type that the client used.
Referrer	The site that the user last visited. This site provided a link to the current site.
HTTP Status	The HTTP status code.
Operating System	The operating system the request originated from

The data in the log file is deleted after two years.

Further information on the storage and transfer of data:
GFF is obliged to store data beyond the time of the visit in order to ensure protection against attacks on the GFF’s internet infrastructure and the communications technology of the Federal Government (legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 5 BSI Act). In the event of attacks on communications technology, this data is analyzed and used to initiate legal and criminal prosecution.
Data logged when accessing the GFF's website is only transmitted to third parties if there is a legal obligation to do so or if the transmission is necessary for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on the Federal Government's communications technology. Data will not be passed on in any other cases. This data is not merged with other data sources at GFF.

2.3 Cookies
When you visit our website, small text files, so-called cookies, are stored on your computer. They are used to make the online presence more user-friendly and effective overall Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer with viruses.
The GFF website uses cookies that are automatically deleted as soon as the browser in which the page is displayed is closed (so-called temporary cookies or session cookies). This type of cookie makes it possible to assign different requests from a browser to a session and to recognize the browser when you visit the website again (session ID).
Information on opting out
Users who do not agree with the completely anonymous storage and evaluation of the data from their visit can opt out of the storage and use of the data at any time by clicking on Cancel button of the Cookie Consent pop up window.

Further information on opting out
For this purpose, what is known as an opt-out cookie is stored on the device, preventing user data from being collected when the user visits the website in question. In order for the opt-out to take effect, the cookie must be stored on every device used. As the cookie is stored in specific browsers (programs for internet access), the cookie must be stored in each browser used on each device (e.g. Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
When all cookies on a device are deleted, the opt-out cookie is also deleted and must be reactivated.

3. Processing of personal data when contacting us
When users contact us, the data provided will be processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. The following contact options are available:
- Contact form
- Email

3.1 Contact form
On our website, a form offers the possibility to contact us electronically. When using the contact form, we collect your name and email as well as any information provided by the e-mail address. Any other personal data provided in the message textbox will be processed. The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and for the purpose of processing your request.
By submitting the contact form, the user agrees to the transmission and storage of his/her personal data. Filling out the contact form can be cancelled at any time. The data will only be transmitted by submitting the form.
The data is transmitted to GFF via an SSL-encrypted connection.

3.2 Contact by e-mail
Alternatively, it is possible to contact GFF via the e-mail addresses provided. In this case, at least the email address but also any other personal user data transmitted with the email (e.g. family and given name, address) as well as the information contained in the email are stored solely for the purpose of contacting the user and processing the request.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) e GDPR.

4.0 Processing of personal data during user application
On our website, users can apply for our Technical Assistance Program by completing an online application form. As part of the process, applicants are required to provide personal information, including their name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details. They must also submit business-related information such as the business name, location, financial records, business plan, and supporting documents to enable our analysts to assess their eligibility. GFF ensures that all data is protected both in transit and at rest.
As part of the application process, users' consent to the processing of this data is obtained. The processing is carried out on the basis of consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and for the purpose of evaluating your application.

Information on opting out
Users who do not consent to the processing of their data are automatically redirected to the GFF homepage and cannot access the application form. After submitting the form, applicants may withdraw their consent for the storage and use of their data at any time by clicking the “Request Data Deletion” link located at the bottom of the website’s homepage. However, in such cases, it will not be possible to evaluate their application
[Alternative legal basis: The processing of your personal data is necessary for the performance of an activity carried out in the public interest. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 e) GDPR. The processing is fulfilled for the purpose of carrying out the registration for the event.]

5. Disclosure to third parties
GFF does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.

6. Transfer of data to third countries
GFF does not transfer personal data to third countries. When using social media, the data protection regulations of the respective providers apply.

7. Duration of data retention
User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.

8. IT security of user data
The protection of personal data is an important concern for GFF. Therefore, technical and organizational security measures ensure that the data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation, unintended erasure and unauthorized access. These measures are updated according with the technical developments and are constantly adapted in line with the risks.

9. Reference to user rights
Visitors to the GFF website have the right to
 Access to information about your data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR),
 Rectification of your data stored by us (Art. 16 GDPR),
 Erasure of your data stored by us (Art. 17 GDPR),
 Restriction of the processing of your data stored by us (Art. 18 GDPR),
 Object to the storage of your data, provided that this data is processed based on Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) and e) GDPR (Art. 21 GDPR),
 receive the data concerning you in a commonly used and machine-readable format from the controller in order to have it transmitted to another controller if necessary (right to data portability, Art. 20 GDPR),
 withdraw your consent, provided that the processing of the data has been carried out on the basis of consent (Art. 6 para. 1 a) GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing based on the consent given remains unaffected until the reception of the withdrawal.
 In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority for GFF is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).

If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data, you can contact GFF's data protection officer at info@greenfinancefacilitator.com.