Effective Date: 06/04/2024

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Scholar and A Dream Inc. ("Scholar and A Dream," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting the information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may disclose it.

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Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:

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Personal Information

This is information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as:

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• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Demographic information (e.g., age, gender)

• Educational background

• Financial information (when processing donations)

• Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., scholarship applications, inquiries)

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Non-Personal Information

This is information that cannot be used to identify you, such as:

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• Browser type

• Operating system

• IP address

• The pages you visit on our website

• Links you click

• Device information

• Usage data (e.g., how long you stay on a page)

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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several purposes:

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• To process scholarship applications: We use your personal information to evaluate applications, communicate with applicants, and award scholarships.

• To provide and improve our services: We use your information to operate our website, provide you with information about scholarships and other opportunities, and improve the user experience.

• To send you communications: We may use your email address to send you newsletters, updates, scholarship announcements, and other information you request. 

• To process donations: We use your financial information to process donations securely.

• To analyze trends and improve our programs: We may use non-personal information to analyze trends and improve our programs and services.

• To comply with legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a court order or subpoena.

 

Sharing of Information
We will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:

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• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our website and programs, such as email marketing providers, payment processors, and data analysis firms. These service providers are only authorized to use your information for the purpose of providing services to Scholar and A Dream.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a court order or subpoena.

• Public Benefit: We may disclose non-personally identifiable information to third parties for public benefit purposes, such as research or scholarship reports (without revealing your identity).

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Your Choices
You have choices regarding your information:

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Email Subscriptions: You can unsubscribe from our email communications by following the unsubscribe link in any email you receive from us.
Data Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to your personal information and to request that it be corrected.  Please contact us at the address below to make such a request.

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Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

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Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it from our records.

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Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.

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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Scholar and A Dream Inc. 
Email | info@scholarandadream.org