# Privacy Policy

- Link: https://scholarshipnations.com/privacy-policy/
- Published: 2026-08-12T21:18:12+00:00
- Author: Scholarship Nations Team

_Last updated: September 28, 2026_

This Privacy Policy explains how Scholarship Nations (“we”, “us” or “our”), the 
website at https://scholarshipnations.com/, collects, uses and protects information
when you visit the site. By using the site you agree to the practices described 
below.

## Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account to read our articles. We may collect 
the following information:

 * **Information you send us.** If you email us, we receive your email address and
   the content of your message, which we use only to reply to you.
 * **Log and device data.** Like most websites, our hosting environment automatically
   records technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, 
   referring page and the pages you view.
 * **Cookies and similar technologies.** Cookies are small files stored on your 
   device. We and our advertising and analytics partners use them, as described 
   below.

## How We Use Information

 * To operate, maintain and improve the website and its content
 * To respond to questions, corrections and feedback sent to us
 * To understand how visitors use the site, using aggregated statistics
 * To display advertising that helps fund the site
 * To protect the site against spam, abuse and security threats

## Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies
may affect how some parts of the website work. Cookies on this site may be used 
for security, to remember basic preferences, to measure traffic and to serve and
measure advertising.

## Advertising and Google AdSense

We may display advertisements provided by third parties, including Google AdSense.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s
prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies
enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site
and/or other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting [Google Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com).
You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised
advertising by visiting [www.aboutads.info](https://www.aboutads.info). To learn
how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see [How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites).

Where required by law, such as for visitors in the European Economic Area, the United
Kingdom and Switzerland, we will ask for your consent before personalised advertising
cookies are used.

## Analytics

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors
find and use the site. These services may collect information such as your IP address,
pages visited and time spent on the site. We use this information in aggregate form
to improve our content.

## External Links

Our articles link to official scholarship websites and other third-party sites. 
We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy
practices. Please read their privacy policies before sharing personal information
with them.

## Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service 
providers that help us run the site (for example, hosting, analytics and advertising
partners), or where required by law or to protect our rights and the security of
the site.

## Data Retention

We keep emails you send us only for as long as needed to respond and to keep a reasonable
record of the correspondence. Server logs are kept for a limited period for security
and troubleshooting.

## Your Rights

Depending on where you live (for example, under the GDPR, the UK GDPR or the California
Consumer Privacy Act), you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal
information we hold about you, to object to or restrict certain processing, and 
to withdraw consent. To make a request, contact us using the details below. California
residents can also ask us not to sell or share their personal information; we do
not sell personal information.

## Children’s Privacy

Scholarship Nations is intended for students and adults and is not directed at children
under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we
will delete it.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at 
the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes 
means you accept the updated policy.

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at [chimankpam@chimatech.ca](https://scholarshipnations.com/privacy-policy/chimankpam@chimatech.ca)
or visit our [Contact page](https://scholarshipnations.com/contact/).
