Welcome to the Madulaza Scholarship Privacy Policy. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for a scholarship, or engage with our services. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: When you apply for a scholarship or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, educational background, and any other information you provide in your application or communication.
- Financial Information: To assess eligibility for our scholarships, we may collect financial information relevant to your application, such as income details or financial statements.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
3. Use of Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. Google may use information about your visits to this site and other sites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- Google AdSense Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to track user behavior and deliver targeted ads. These cookies collect information such as your IP address, browsing history, and the types of ads you have interacted with.
- Opt-Out: You can manage your ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. Additionally, you can visit Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out page to opt out of interest-based ads from other ad networks.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Application Processing: To review and process your scholarship application, assess eligibility, and determine award decisions.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding your application, provide updates about our programs, and respond to your inquiries.
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage data and improve our website and services, ensuring a better user experience.
- Advertising: To support the operational costs of our website and services through ads, including those served by Google AdSense.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization and users.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing applications, or providing other necessary services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization or others.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or at your direction, such as when you authorize us to share details with scholarship partners or other entities.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your data.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Ad Preferences: You can adjust your ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings and the Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out page.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and indicating the effective date. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Madulaza Scholarship
No 12 Bank Road, Orkji, Imo State
+2349068683336
Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring a secure and positive experience with the Madulaza Scholarship.