Effective Date: June 22, 2025
Schola ("we," "us," or "our") is a scholarship platform app designed to help users find and apply for scholarships. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information to provide our services. By using Schola, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We collect only the information necessary to match users with relevant scholarships and improve our services.
User-Provided Data: Name, email address, age, educational background (e.g., school, GPA, field of study), financial details (e.g., income level, if relevant), and scholarship preferences (e.g., location, study level).
Application Data: Information submitted during scholarship applications, such as essays or recommendation letters, if provided through the app.
Usage Data: Anonymous data on app interactions, such as pages viewed, time spent, and features used.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers (e.g., UDID) for analytics and crash reporting.
We do not use third-party analytics or advertising services that collect additional data.
We use collected information to:
Match users with scholarships based on eligibility criteria (e.g., academic qualifications, financial need).
Facilitate scholarship applications by securely transmitting data to scholarship providers, if applicable.
Improve app functionality, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience.
Send notifications about scholarship deadlines, updates, or new opportunities (with user consent).
Comply with legal obligations.
Scholarship Providers: We share relevant personal information (e.g., name, education details) with scholarship providers only when you choose to apply for a scholarship through the app.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations (e.g., scholarship application records).
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from notifications via app settings or by contacting us.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address].
We implement industry-standard measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your information.
Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access or data breaches.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
Non-personal data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.
Schola does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians can contact us to review or delete any data collected from a minor.
If you use Schola outside the United States, your data may be transferred to servers in the U.S. or other regions where scholarship providers operate. We ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via the app or email.
Check this page regularly for the latest version.
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Email: [Your Email Address]
Address: [Your Physical Address, if applicable]
This policy complies with Google Play requirements and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA, where relevant.
Last Updated: June 22, 2025