Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 16, 2026
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

ScholarshipChanel ("we", "us", "our") operates the website scholarshipchanel.com and related services (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our site, submit enquiries, subscribe to updates, or interact with scholarship listings.

We comply with Nigerian data protection laws (NDPA) and applicable international standards. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, organization, or other details provided via forms.
Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser/device info, pages visited, session duration, and referral sources (via cookies or analytics tools).
Cookies & Similar Technologies: Essential and optional cookies for site functionality, analytics, and improving user experience. You can manage preferences in your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use data to:

Respond to enquiries, scholarship submissions, and partnership requests.
Send newsletters or scholarship alerts (only if opted-in).
Analyze usage, improve Platform features, and prevent misuse.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data. We may share information in limited cases:

With service providers (email, hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
As required by law, court order, or government requests.
To protect rights, safety, or property of users or the Platform.
During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with notice when required).

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

Depending on laws like NDPA, you may:

Access, correct, or delete personal data.
Withdraw consent for data processing.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Request data portability when feasible.

6. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside Nigeria (e.g., US/EU cloud providers) with appropriate safeguards like standard contractual clauses.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors; any such data will be deleted promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

Updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use indicates acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For privacy questions or data requests, contact:
Email: support@scholarshipchanel.com
We aim to respond within 7 business days.