Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how ScholarMatch ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use our website (scholarmatch.com), mobile application, or related services (collectively, the "Services").

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Services, we may collect:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Academic information (school, major, GPA, test scores)
• Demographic information (age, nationality, location)
• Financial information (for need-based scholarship matching)
• Resume or CV details (work experience, extracurricular activities, achievements)
• Essays and personal statements you create using our tools

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Services, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages you view and features you use
• Time spent on the platform and actions taken
• Referral source and search terms

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Match you with relevant scholarship opportunities
• Personalize your experience and provide tailored content
• Process and manage your scholarship applications
• Communicate with you about our Services, updates, and promotions
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize our platform
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Scholarship Providers: When you apply for scholarships through our platform, we share your application information with the respective scholarship providers.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

International Data Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer your information to countries other than your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information when it is transferred internationally, including using standard contractual clauses and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining how long to retain information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Restricting or objecting to our use of your information
• Requesting a copy of your information in a portable format
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@scholarmatch.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: admin@corbanglobal.uk
Address: St. John Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD, United Kingdom
Phone: +447984763106