Welcome to ScholarshipBay! Your privacy matters to us. In this Privacy Policy we will outline how we gather, use, share and safeguard your details while you’re, on our website and utilizing our services. By using ScholarshipBay you are consenting to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with our procedures kindly refrain from using our services.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
When engaging with ScholarshipBay you may furnish us with the following types of information;
- Personal Details; This encompasses your name, email address, phone number, mailing address and any other information provided during account creation, newsletter subscription or communication with us.
- Educational Data; This includes specifics about your history like your school attended, field of study GPA score among others which might be necessary for matching you with scholarship options.
2. Information We Automatically Collect
We might automatically obtain details regarding your service usage such, as;
- Device Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical information.
- Usage Information: This includes details about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We utilize cookies and similar tools to gather data on your usage patterns and preferences. Cookies are text files stored on your device to assist us in remembering your preferences tracking your interactions and enhancing your user experience.
How We Utilize Your Data
We utilize the data we gather for the following purposes;
1. To Provide and Improve Our Services
We use your personal and educational information to:
- Connect you with scholarship opportunities.
- Personalize your browsing experience on our site.
- Enhance the functionality and user experience of our services.
2. To Communicate with You
We may use your contact information to:
- Send you updates, newsletters and promotional content.
- Address your queries. Offer customer support.
- Inform you about any modifications to our services or policies.
3. To Analyze and Understand Our Users
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyze usage trends and patterns, for service improvement.
- Conduct research and compile data.
4. To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud
We use your information to:
- Monitoring and safeguarding the security of our website and services.
- Thwarting unauthorized activities.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
1. With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you provide your explicit consent to do so.
2. With Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
3. For Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal processes or regulatory requirements.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of ScholarshipBay, our users, or the public.
- Prevent or investigate potential fraud or security issues.
4. In the Event of a Business Transfer
Should ScholarshipBay go through a merger, acquisition or asset sale your data may be transferred to the proprietor.
We will inform you if there are any changes, in who owns or controls your information.
Your Choices and Rights
1. Access and Update Your Information
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time. You can do this by logging into your account and making the necessary changes.
2. Opt-Out of Communications
If you no longer wish to receive emails from us you can unsubscribe by following the instructions provided in those emails. Please be aware that even if you opt out of messages we may still send you promotional messages related to your use of our services.
3. Delete Your Account
If you want to delete your account and personal information please contact us at support[at]scholarshipbay.com. Do note that we may need to retain information as mandated by law or for business reasons.
Security of Your Information
We take steps to safeguard your information, against access, use or disclosure. These steps encompass technical and administrative safeguards. However no security system is foolproof. We cannot guarantee security for your information.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not designed for children under 13 years old. We do not intentionally gather information from children under 13 years old. If we discover that we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 13 years old we will take steps to remove such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We might update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our procedures or legal requirements. We will inform you of changes by publishing the updated policy on our website and specifying the date of the recent revision. Your continued use of our services following any modifications to this Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices please reach out to us at;
Email: support[at]scholarshipbay.com
Conclusion
Your privacy is valuable to us and we are dedicated, to safeguarding your information.
By reading and accepting this Privacy Policy you will be able to make choices regarding your usage of our services. We appreciate your trust, in ScholarshipBay for your scholarship exploration and personal data.