Privacy Policy for Swift Scholarships
Welcome to Swift Scholarships (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website at https://swiftscholarships.com/. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Website:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Educational background
- Any other information you voluntarily provide when using our Services
b. Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited on our Website
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website addresses
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our Services and provide a personalized experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our Services, including scholarship matching and educational opportunities.
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates about scholarships and opportunities.
- To personalize your experience on our Website.
- To analyze Website usage and trends to improve our content and functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Scholarship Providers: If you apply for a scholarship through our Website, we may share your information with the relevant scholarship provider to facilitate your application.
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with a legal process.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit consent to do so.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct or update your personal information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in the email.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].
8. International Users
If you are accessing our Website from outside [Insert Country], please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Insert Country], where our servers are located. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to [Insert Country].
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
Thank you for trusting Swift Scholarships with your personal information. We are dedicated to helping you unlock your future with scholarships and opportunities while protecting your privacy.