Last Updated: July 12, 2026
Welcome to ScholarshipTank.com (“ScholarshipTank,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.scholarshiptank.com (the “Site”), including any related services, newsletters, or applications (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a contact form, or creating an account).
- Academic or demographic details you voluntarily submit (e.g., country of residence, field of study, education level) to help us recommend relevant scholarships.
- Feedback, comments, or correspondence you send us.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns.
- Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address).
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content and advertising. See Section 4 below for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its features.
- Send you scholarship updates, newsletters, and relevant opportunities (only where you have opted in).
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, or support requests.
- Analyze usage trends to improve content, layout, and user experience.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse of the Site.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks (see Section 5).
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with similar data protection laws, our legal bases for processing your information include: your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, and compliance with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for basic Site functionality.
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) — to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense or similar networks) — to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
5. Third-Party Links, Services, and Advertising
ScholarshipTank.com may contain links to third-party websites, including university portals, government scholarship boards, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
We may work with third-party advertising and analytics providers (such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics) that use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads and measure Site performance. These providers may collect information about your visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt out of personalized advertising at Google’s Ads Settings and Google’s Privacy & Terms.
If ScholarshipTank participates in affiliate marketing, we may earn a commission when you click certain links or apply through partner platforms, at no additional cost to you. See our Disclaimer for more details.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist with hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer support, under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal and regulatory authorities, where required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental request.
- Business transfers, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.
We do not share your personal data with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
ScholarshipTank.com is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email).
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13 below.
11. International Data Transfers
As ScholarshipTank.com serves a global audience, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Where required, we take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
ScholarshipTank.com Email: [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@scholarshiptank.com] Address: [insert business address, if applicable]
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before publication to ensure full compliance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, NDPR) relevant to your operations and audience.