Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
At ScholarPositions, we take your privacy seriously. This page explains clearly and honestly what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what choices you have. We have kept the language as straightforward as possible because we believe you deserve to understand exactly how your information is handled — without having to wade through pages of legal jargon.
If you have any questions after reading this, please reach out to us at scholarpositions@gmail.com. We are happy to help.
By continuing to use ScholarPositions, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 2026
What Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
When you choose to get in touch with us, leave a comment, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any other information you voluntarily include in your message or form submission
We only use this information to respond to you and, if you have subscribed, to send you relevant scholarship updates.
Information Collected Automatically
Like every website, ScholarPositions automatically collects certain technical information when you visit. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- The website that referred you to us
- Pages you visited on our site
- Date, time, and duration of your visit
This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to your personal identity. We use it purely to understand how our website is being used so we can improve it.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Keep our website running smoothly and improve the experience for all visitors
- Send scholarship updates and newsletters to subscribers
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Detect and prevent technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with any applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We never have and we never will.
Cookies
ScholarPositions uses cookies — small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use them to remember your preferences, understand how visitors navigate our site, and improve your overall experience.
How to Manage Your Cookies
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect how some parts of our website function.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We display advertisements on ScholarPositions through Google AdSense. These ads help us cover the cost of running this free platform.
Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to our website and other sites across the internet. This allows them to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.
Google does not collect your name, address, email address, or phone number through this process.
Your Advertising Choices
You have full control over how your data is used for advertising purposes:
- Opt out of the DART cookie: adssettings.google.com
- Opt out of personalised advertising: aboutads.info/choices
- Manage your choices (EEA users): youronlinechoices.eu
- Learn more about Google’s privacy practices: policies.google.com/privacy
We have no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website. The data collected is anonymous and includes things like the number of visitors, which pages are most popular, and where visitors are coming from geographically.
This helps us make informed decisions about how to improve ScholarPositions for you.
- Learn more: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Links to External Websites
Our website contains links to universities, scholarship providers, and other educational resources. Once you leave ScholarPositions, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
We always recommend reading the privacy policy of any website you visit.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable and practical steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. That said, no method of transmitting or storing data online is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you ever have concerns about the security of your information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are based in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right to Access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification — You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure — You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions
- Right to Restrict Processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data under certain conditions
- Right to Object — You can object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions
- Right to Data Portability — You can request that your data be transferred to you or another organisation
We will respond to any such request within one month. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at scholarpositions@gmail.com.
Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act gives you the right to:
- Know what personal data we have collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale of your personal data
To be clear — we do not sell personal information. If you would like to exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at scholarpositions@gmail.com and we will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
ScholarPositions is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If you believe your child has submitted personal information on our website, please contact us immediately at scholarpositions@gmail.com and we will remove it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically so you are always aware of how we handle your information.
Questions or Concerns?
If anything in this Privacy Policy is unclear, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Owner: Ayan Adeel Website: ScholarPositions Email: .scholarpositions@gmail.com
We are always happy to hear from you.
