Privacy Policy
At Scholarhive, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By using Scholarhive, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information in order to provide and improve our Services to you. This includes:
1.1 Personal Information
Name
Email address
Contact details
Educational background and qualifications
Demographic information (e.g., age, gender)
Scholarship preferences and application data
Any other information you provide when creating an account or applying to scholarships through Scholarhive
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages visited on Scholarhive and other usage statistics
1.3 Third-Party Information
We may collect information from third parties, such as scholarship providers, in connection with your use of the Services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To create and manage your Scholarhive account
To provide, operate, and maintain the Scholarhive platform
To match you with relevant scholarships based on your profile
To process scholarship applications on your behalf
To communicate with you regarding your account, scholarship applications, and updates
To personalize and improve the user experience
To analyze usage trends and improve our Services
To comply with legal requirements and enforce our policies
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
Scholarship providers for the purpose of applying to scholarships on your behalf
Service providers who assist us in providing our Services, including data storage and payment processing
Legal authorities or government entities when required by law or to protect Scholarhive’s rights and safety
Other parties with your consent
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to provide you with our Services and to comply with legal obligations. If you wish to delete your account or request the deletion of your data, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to access and receive a copy of your information
The right to request corrections to your information
The right to request deletion of your information
The right to opt out of certain communications and marketing messages
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [Insert Contact Information].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Scholarhive uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Services.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.
8. Children’s Privacy
Scholarhive’s Services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of Scholarhive following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.