ScholarshipOp.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://scholarshipop.com, use our services, or interact with us. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We operate as an educational resource platform providing information on scholarships, grants, and study opportunities, primarily targeting students from Pakistan, South Asia, and emerging regions. We may display advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via email or form, or submit inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
- Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we collect certain information automatically, including:
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, time and date of visits.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section below).
- Information from Third Parties: We may receive data from analytics providers or advertising partners (such as Google) about your interactions with our site and ads.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services (e.g., send newsletter updates on scholarships).
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience.
- Display personalized or relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
- Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or enforce our terms.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners (including Google) use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect data for functionality, analytics, and advertising.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites across the Internet.
- Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices/ (Network Advertising Initiative) or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information on Google’s use of data, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers (e.g., email services, analytics tools) who assist us in operating the website.
- With Google and advertising partners for ad serving and performance measurement (as described above).
- When required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal requests.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. International Data Transfers & Compliance
Our website is hosted and operated from various locations, and your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own (including the United States). We take appropriate measures to protect your data in line with applicable laws.
We aim to comply with major privacy regulations such as:
- GDPR (for EU/EEA users) – We process data lawfully, with transparency and user rights (access, rectification, erasure, etc.).
- Other laws – Including CCPA/CPRA (California), and similar state privacy laws where applicable.
If you are in a jurisdiction with specific privacy rights, contact us to exercise them (e.g., opt-out of data sales/sharing, delete data).
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
8. Your Rights & Choices
- Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
- Opt out of marketing communications (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
- Manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
- Opt out of personalized ads as mentioned in the Cookies section.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Email: scholarshipemailofficial@gmail.com
Thank you for trusting ScholarshipOp.com. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy while helping you achieve your educational goals.
