Last updated 10 April 2026
What personal information do we receive and process from other sources?
CS may be provided with your personal information if it has been invited to participate in a funding panel:
- Contact information e.g. name, email address
- Funding application and any supporting materials (which may contain personal information)
- Banking information (for successful funding applicants - if applicable
What are our purposes for processing your personal information?
Creative Scotland may process your personal information for some or all of the following purposes:
- To assess your application
- Participate in funding panel discussions
- To make funding payments (if applicable)
- Working with an independent research agency (with whom Creative Scotland will enter into a contract), to undertake research and create an evaluation and statistical report relating to the programme/project and/or impact of the programme/project
What is our legal basis for handling and using your personal information?
Public Function - in the performance of tasks carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of Creative Scotland’s official authority as Controller including under the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.
How long will we keep your personal information?
7 years.