Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Global Scholarships ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website. This policy applies to all platforms, surfaces, and properties where we operate, including web, mobile applications, and other digital services.

Last updated: July 3, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us for support
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Create an account (if applicable)

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location data
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referral information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites
  • Provide personalized advertising experiences
  • Analyze ad performance and user engagement
  • Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality

Third-party cookies: Third parties, including Google, may place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons or IP addresses to collect information as a result of ad serving on our website.

Opt-out options: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

New York Times API

Our website uses the New York Times API to provide you with news content. When you access news articles through our platform, we may share certain information with The New York Times Company to:

  • Retrieve and display news articles and related content
  • Track article views and engagement metrics
  • Ensure compliance with The New York Times' terms of service
  • Improve the quality and relevance of news content

For more information about how The New York Times handles your data, please refer to their Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Communicate with you about products, services, and events
  • Monitor and analyze trends and usage
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website and provide services
  • Advertising partners: Including Google AdSense and other advertising networks
  • Content providers: Such as The New York Times for API services
  • Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Ensure website functionality and security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@globalscholarships.com