privacy policy

1. information we collect

we may collect the following information:

• personal information (name, email address, phone number)
• educational background and qualifications
• demographic information
• usage data (how you interact with our website)
• payment information (for subscription services, though we do not store full credit card details)

2. how we use your information

we use your information to:

• match you with relevant scholarship opportunities
• improve our platform and services
• communicate with you about our services
• process applications (with your consent)
• process payments and manage your subscription

3. information sharing

we do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. we may share your information with scholarship providers only with your explicit consent when you apply for a specific scholarship.

for payment processing, we share necessary information with stripe, our secure payment processor. stripe's use of your information is governed by their privacy policy.

4. data security

we implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. data storage

all user data is stored securely within the European Union, in compliance with GDPR requirements. we use industry-standard database services with appropriate security measures to ensure your data remains protected.

6. cookies

we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. you can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may limit your ability to use our services. for more information, please see our cookie policy.

7. your rights

you have the right to:

• access the personal information we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of your personal information
• object to processing of your personal information
• request restriction of processing your personal information

8. compliance with regulations

scholaro is committed to complying with applicable data protection regulations, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements. This includes providing you with the rights outlined in section 7.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): For California residents, we respect your privacy rights under the CCPA. You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, opt-out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell your information as stated in section 3), and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

For specific requests related to these regulations, please contact us using the information in section 10.

9. changes to this policy

we may update our privacy policy from time to time. we will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

10. contact us

if you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@scholaro.io.