Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ScholarshipForge.com

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

At ScholarshipForge.com, we value the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

By using ScholarshipForge.com (the "Website"), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you when you interact with our Website, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Geolocation data (if enabled)

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the Website, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Website
  • Referring website

This information helps us improve user experience and gather analytics.


2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To personalize your experience: Tailoring content to your interests and preferences.
  • To improve our Website: Using data to enhance features, content, and user interface.
  • To send periodic emails: We may use the email address you provide to send you information, updates, or promotional content related to scholarships, educational resources, or other relevant content.

If at any time you wish to unsubscribe from our emails, you may follow the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.


3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1. What Are Cookies?

A "cookie" is a small text file stored on your device that allows us to remember your preferences and improve your experience on the Website.

3.2. Cookies We Use

  • Necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly.
  • Performance cookies: These cookies help us analyze the performance of the Website and improve its content.
  • Advertising cookies: We use third-party cookies, including Google AdSense, to serve personalized ads. These cookies may track your activity across different websites.

You can manage cookie settings or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.


4. Third-Party Services

4.1. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to the Website and other websites across the internet. These ads may be personalized to reflect your interests.

To learn more about how Google uses your data, you can visit Google’s Privacy & Terms page. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

4.2. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with the Website. Google Analytics collects data such as page views, session duration, and geographic location to help us improve our Website.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.


5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1. Access and Update Your Information

You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we collect. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6.2. Opting Out of Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or contacting us directly.


7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share non-personal information (such as aggregated data) with third-party partners for analytics or advertising purposes.

We may also share personal information in the following cases:

  • To comply with legal requirements: If required by law or in response to a legal process.
  • To protect our rights and property: If we believe your actions violate our Terms and Conditions or other policies.

8. Children's Privacy

ScholarshipForge.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

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