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:
- Email: privacy@scholarcalc.com
- Website: Contact Us Page
Questions About Privacy?
We're committed to protecting your privacy. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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