Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2025

At Ideal Scholarships (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit idealscholarships.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Automated Data

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content/ads.
  • IP Addresses: Used to identify your approximate location and prevent fraud.
  • Device/Browser Information: Includes device type, operating system, browser version, and pages visited to optimize user experience.

Voluntary Data

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Email Addresses: When subscribing to newsletters or updates.
  • Messages: Submitted via contact forms or inquiries.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Operate & Improve the Site: Enhance functionality, content, and user experience.
  • Serve Ads via Google AdSense: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.
  • Analyze Traffic: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand user behavior and trends.
  • Communicate: Respond to your questions or requests.

3. Third-Party Services

We share non-personal data (e.g., aggregated analytics) with:

  • Google AdSense: To display relevant ads. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
  • Google Analytics: To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns.
  • Social Media Platforms: Embedded plugins (e.g., Facebook “Like” buttons) may collect data via cookies.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information (e.g., emails) to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality (e.g., login sessions).
  • Performance Cookies: Analyze traffic and user behavior.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads.

Your Cookie Choices

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access/Correct Data: Request a copy of your personal information.
  • Opt Out: Disable cookies or opt out of personalized ads (see Section 4).
  • Delete Data: Email us at [contact@idealscholarships.com] to request removal of your voluntary data.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL Encryption: Secures data transmitted between your browser and our Site.
  • Regular Audits: Monitor and update security protocols.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via email (if provided) or a Site banner. The “Last Updated” date at the top will always reflect the latest version.

8. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or concerns about this policy, Contact Us or email at contact@idealscholarships.com