Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 28, 2025

ScholarshipJobGuide.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (https://scholarshipjobguide.com), in compliance with Google AdSense, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have defined meanings under these conditions. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

Account – A unique account created for you to access parts of our Service.
Affiliate – An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with us.
Company – Refers to Scholarship Job Guide.
Cookies – Small data files stored on your device that track website activity.
Country – Nigeria.
Device – Any internet-connected device such as a computer, phone, or tablet.
Personal Data – Any information that can be used to identify an individual.
Service – The Scholarship Job Guide website.
Service Provider – Third-party companies or individuals that help us provide our Service.
Usage Data – Data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, and time spent on our website.
Website – ScholarshipJobGuide.com.
You – The individual accessing or using our Service.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data (Provided by You)

We collect personal information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter (name, email).
Contact us via forms (name, email, message).
Comment on posts (name, email, optional website URL).

B. Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

When you browse our website, we collect:

IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Website activity (pages visited, time spent, referring website).
Mobile device details (if accessed via mobile).

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. These include:

Essential Cookies (for authentication and fraud prevention).
Analytics Cookies (to track user behavior).
Advertising Cookies (for personalized ads via Google AdSense).

Opt-Out Options:

Adjust browser settings to disable cookies.
Manage ad preferences via Google Ad Settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

Improve website content and functionality.
Provide scholarship, job, and visa information.
Respond to user inquiries.
Send newsletters and updates (only with user consent).
Display Google AdSense and other advertisements.
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

ScholarshipJobGuide.com uses Google AdSense and third-party advertisers to serve relevant ads. These services may:

Collect browsing data via cookies and tracking technologies.
Show personalized ads based on your interests and location.

Google AdSense & Your Privacy

We comply with:

EU User Consent Policy (providing opt-in for European visitors).
CCPA Compliance (allowing California residents to opt-out).

How to Opt-Out:

Disable cookies in browser settings.
Use Network Advertising Initiative opt-out.
Adjust settings via Google’s Ad Preferences.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information in the following cases:

With Service Providers (e.g., analytics, email marketing).
For Business Transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).
With Affiliates (who must honor this Privacy Policy).
With Legal Authorities (if required by law).
With Your Consent (for any other reason).

6. Data Retention & Security

Personal Data is stored as long as necessary for service provision.
Usage Data is retained for analytics but deleted when no longer needed.
Security Measures: We use SSL encryption, access control, and monitoring to protect your data.

However, no online data transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your data.
Opt-out of personalized ads and tracking.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to remove it.

9. External Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

If changes are significant, we will notify users via email or a prominent website notice.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]