Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At GrantScholar.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information from you in the following ways:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, and professional/educational background provided voluntarily when you sign up for newsletters or create an account.
• Derivative Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times automatically collected by our servers.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and track site usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Deliver and manage your account.
• Send you targeted grant alerts and updates.
• Improve site functionality and user experience.
• Respond to customer service requests.
• Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services for us (e.g., email hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.

5. Third-Party Websites

Our site contains links to external grant providers and scholarship boards. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

6. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the data you provide, please be aware that no security measure is perfect or impenetrable.

7. Children's Privacy

GrantScholar.com does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

8. Your Rights (CCPA/GDPR)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you.
• Request that we delete your personal data.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.