Privacy Policy – Scholarship Dock
At Scholarship Dock, we understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit scholarshipdock.com. We want to make sure that your data is handled with the utmost care and transparency.
If you have any questions or need more information about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at scholarshipdock@gmail.com.
1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Scholarship Dock is a Data Controller of your information. This means we are responsible for how your data is handled. Our legal basis for collecting and using personal data depends on the specific context in which we collect it.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may retain and use your data to comply with legal obligations or resolve any disputes.
Your Rights
If you are a European Economic Area (EEA) resident, you have specific data protection rights, including:
- The right to access, update, or delete your personal information.
- The right to rectify any inaccuracies in your data.
- The right to object to the processing of your data.
- The right to restrict how your data is used.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
2. Log Files
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, and visited pages. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to improve user experience.
We use this information strictly for web analytics purposes, and your IP address is anonymized. Data is retained only for the time necessary to monitor website performance.
3. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. Your IP address is anonymized, and data is retained for a limited period before being automatically deleted.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Session Cookies: To keep you logged in during your visit.
- Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings.
- Security Cookies: For added security.
You can manage or delete cookies from your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For detailed instructions on managing cookies in different browsers, visit AboutCookies.org.
5. Advertising Cookies and Web Beacons
Our website may display ads, some of which may use cookies and web beacons for targeted advertising. These ads may be served by Google AdSense and use DART cookies for interest-based targeting.
You can opt out of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
6. Links to Other Websites
Scholarship Dock may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We recommend you review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
7. Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address to send you updates on scholarships, internships, and educational opportunities.
Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email. Once unsubscribed, we will delete your email from our records.
8. Children’s Privacy
We prioritize children’s online safety. Scholarship Dock does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe your child has submitted personal data on our website, please contact us, and we will remove the information promptly.
9. Security
We take your privacy and security seriously. We use appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. While we can’t guarantee absolute security, we are committed to keeping your data safe.
10. Consent
By using Scholarship Dock, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you don’t agree with any part of this policy, we encourage you to stop using our website.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant, we will notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we manage your data, please contact us at:
Email: scholarshipdock@gmail.com