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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how ScholarCalc collects, uses, and protects your information.

Last updated: December 2024

1Information We Collect

Calculator Data

When you use our scholarship eligibility calculator, we may collect:

  • GPA information (0.0-4.0 scale)
  • Annual family income (in USD)
  • Selected destination country
  • Calculated eligibility percentage

Important: This data is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers.

2How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of:

  • Calculating your scholarship eligibility percentage
  • Providing personalized recommendations
  • Improving our calculator algorithm
  • Generating anonymous usage statistics

3Data Storage and Security

Local Processing

All calculator inputs are processed locally in your web browser. We do not store your personal academic or financial information on our servers.

Website Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand website usage patterns. This data is anonymized and does not include your personal calculator inputs.

4Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences (dark/light mode)
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

5Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services collect anonymized data about website usage.

6Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal information we may have collected
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of data collection and processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided in our Contact Us page.

7Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Questions About Privacy?

We're committed to protecting your privacy. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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