Cookies

This Cookies Policy explains how Scholarhive, Inc. ("Scholarhive," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, mobile application, and other online services (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner. Cookies help Scholarhive improve the functionality and performance of our Services, as well as enhance your user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Scholarhive uses the following types of cookies:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They allow you to navigate the website and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas and processing scholarship applications. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Examples include:

  • Session cookies that allow you to log in and manage your account.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use the Services, such as which pages you visit most often and if you experience any errors. The data collected by these cookies is used to improve the functionality of the website and enhance your user experience.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how users interact with the website.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our Services to remember the choices you make (e.g., your preferences and settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, or other customizable aspects of the website.

Examples include:

  • Cookies that remember your language preference or region.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your online activity and may be used to deliver more relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Examples include:

  • Cookies set by third-party advertising networks to track your interactions with ads on our platform.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third parties to place cookies on your device for advertising, analytics, or other purposes. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across websites and services to serve you personalized advertisements on Scholarhive and other websites.

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties, not Scholarhive. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through Scholarhive.

4. How Long Are Cookies Stored?

Cookies can be classified as either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.

  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits to the website.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies that have been placed on your device

  • Block all or specific cookies

  • Delete all or specific cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of Scholarhive and your ability to use certain features. You can find more information on how to manage cookies for common browsers below:

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Scholarhive currently does not respond to DNT signals.

7. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of Scholarhive after the changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookies Policy.