1. Introduction
ScholarPath ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
- • Academic records and transcripts (when you enroll)
- • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
- • Communication preferences and consent records
2.2 Automatically Collected
- • IP address and device information
- • Browser type and settings
- • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- • Provide personalized study abroad guidance and scholarship matching
- • Process enrollments and manage your application
- • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with consent)
- • Improve our website and services
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- • Service providers (Supabase for database, Stripe for payments, Resend for emails)
- • Partner universities (with your explicit consent)
- • Legal authorities when required by law
- • Business successors in case of merger or acquisition
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, encrypted databases, and regular security audits.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- • Access your personal data
- • Rectify inaccurate data
- • Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- • Restrict or object to data processing
- • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- • Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at castarokio@gmail.com
7. Cookie Usage
We use essential cookies for site functionality, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns, and marketing cookies for personalized advertising. You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner or browser settings.
8. Third-Party Services
Our site integrates with Supabase (database), Stripe (payments), Google Analytics (analytics), and Calendly (booking). These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website.