Privacy Policy for Scholarships Cafe
Last revised 20th December 2024
This Privacy Policy applies to www.scholarshipscafe.com. It describes how Scholarships Cafe collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide on our website. It also outlines the choices available to you regarding the use of your information, how to access it, and how to update and correct it.
Scholarships Cafe recognizes that your privacy is important. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing you with a transparent understanding of the types of information we gather, how it is used, and how you can restrict its use or disclosure. This Privacy Policy explains our information-gathering and dissemination practices.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly or through your use of our platform. This information may include:
Personal Identification Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, educational background, and academic records.
Scholarship Information: Such as the types of scholarships you are interested in, your eligibility criteria, application status, and scholarship documents.
Payment Information: If you purchase consulting services or other paid products, we collect payment details such as credit card information or billing addresses.
Usage Data: Information on how you use our platform, such as IP addresses, device information, browser type, and pages visited, to improve user experience and platform functionality.
Consulting Services Data: Information you share during consultations, including personal goals, academic aspirations, challenges, and any other information that may assist our consultants in providing tailored guidance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide and improve our services, including:
Matching You with Scholarships: To recommend scholarships based on your academic background, interests, and eligibility criteria.
Providing Consulting Services: To offer personalized guidance and advice related to scholarship applications, writing assistance, and other relevant support services.
Communication: To contact you about updates, reminders, or changes to scholarship opportunities, your account, or services provided by Scholarships Cafe.
Improving Our Services: To analyze usage patterns and improve the platform’s functionality, performance, and content.
Processing Payments: To facilitate payments for consulting services and other paid products or features on the platform.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements related to our services.
How We Share Your Information
At Scholarships Cafe, we understand the importance of protecting your personally identifiable information. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is only shared when necessary for the purpose of providing you with relevant scholarship opportunities and consulting services.
We will never sell, rent, or transfer your personal information without your consent, and we will only share it by the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. Your personal information may be shared with trusted third parties, such as educational institutions, scholarship providers, and other partners who can help you find opportunities tailored to your needs.
If you would like to update your email preferences, you can unsubscribe or opt out from receiving emails from Scholarships Cafe and its partners at any time. Each email we send includes instructions on how to opt out or update your preferences. You can also change your email preferences by logging into your account or by contacting us directly. Please allow up to seven business days for changes to take effect.
Scholarships Cafe may occasionally send you emails with updates related to our platform, such as new scholarship opportunities, resources, or other relevant information based on your interests. The frequency of these emails will vary depending on the preferences you have selected, including the types of scholarships or services you are interested in.
If you specifically provide your consent during registration, you may also receive promotional or commercial emails. Please note that emails sent by third parties are not subject to the opt-out provisions in this Privacy Policy.
In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, or when necessary to comply with legal obligations such as a subpoena or similar legal processes. We may also disclose your personal information to protect our rights, investigate fraud, protect your safety or the safety of others, or respond to a government request.
We may share your personal information with service providers who help us manage our business operations, such as customer service or providing technical support. These providers are authorized to use your personal information only for business-related purposes and per our instructions.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. These cookies help us:
Remember your preferences and settings.
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns.
Improve site performance and functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the platform.
Testimonials and User Content
We may display testimonials and reviews from users of our platform. With your consent, we may also use your feedback or personal success stories to promote our services. By submitting your testimonial or feedback, you permit us to use it in our marketing materials, including on our website, social media, and other promotional channels.
If you do not wish for your testimonial or feedback to be used, you may opt-out by contacting us at info@scholarshipscafe.com
Social Media Integration
Our platform may include features such as social media buttons or links to third-party social media sites (e.g., Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.). If you interact with these features, they may collect your personal information and share it with those social media platforms according to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you interact with.
By connecting with us via social media or sharing our content, you consent to the collection and use of information by the social media platforms you use, which may include public-facing data such as comments, likes, and shares.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Update Your Information: You can view and update your personal information at any time through your account settings on the platform.
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails and communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Request Deletion of Your Information: You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us, subject to certain legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@scholarshipscafe.com
Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information from our records. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Transfers
If you are accessing our platform from outside the country where our services are operated, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our platform and services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If we intend to use your personally identifiable information in a manner different from what was stated at the time of collection, we will notify you via email before any such change takes effect. You will have the option to decide whether or not you want us to use your information in this new manner.
Additionally, if we make any significant changes to our Privacy Policy that do not affect your personal information already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice on our website to inform you of these changes. In cases where material changes are made, we may also send an email to users who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of updates to our privacy practices.
If Scholarships Cafe undergoes a sale, merger, or transfer of some or all of its business operations to a successor or acquirer, we may transfer or assign your information to the acquiring entity. This may happen regardless of you opt status, and the successor or acquirer will be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy or will provide you with notice and obtain your consent before altering the use of your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Scholarships Cafe
Email: info @scholarshipscafe.com
By using our platform and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms outlined herein