Privacy Policy for ScholarshipCC

Last Updated: September 7, 2025

ScholarshipCC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://scholarshipcc.com (the "Website") or use our services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other contact details provided when you create an account, submit a scholarship application, or contact us.
• Application Information: Information submitted in scholarship applications, such as academic records, essays, financial details, or other eligibility-related data.
• Account Credentials: Username, password, and other authentication details used to access your account.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, including IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Website’s services, such as processing scholarship applications or displaying relevant content.
• Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending updates about scholarship opportunities, or providing customer support.
• Personalize your experience by recommending scholarships or content tailored to your interests.
• Analyze Website usage to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect the security and integrity of the Website.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Scholarship Providers: When you apply for a scholarship, we may share your application information with the relevant third-party scholarship provider to process your application.
• With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) who assist us in operating the Website, provided they agree to protect your data.
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ScholarshipCC, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

4. Your Choices

• Account Information: You may update or delete your account information by logging into your account or contacting us at support@scholarshipcc.com.
• Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the Website’s functionality.
• Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., scholarship providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Website.

8. International Users

The Website is operated from the United States and governed by U.S. law. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: support@scholarshipcc.com
• Address: ScholarshipCC, No- 12A AA Plaza Rijiyar Lemo, Kano State Nigeria.

Thank you for trusting ScholarshipCC with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure experience.