Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/05/2025

Welcome to Scholarcy (accessible at https://scholarcy.makelose.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information when you use our website. By accessing or using Scholarcy, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Who We Are

Scholarcy is an online platform dedicated to providing information about international scholarship opportunities. Our website is owned and operated by [Your Name or Your Company Name], based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: support@makelose.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

Your name and email address (if you contact us directly or subscribe to our newsletter)
Any additional information you provide in messages, forms, or comments

b. Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring pages
Date and time of visits

This information is collected via cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services and content
To respond to your inquiries or messages
To send you email updates (if you opt in)
To understand user behavior and optimize our website performance
To ensure security and prevent misuse or unauthorized access

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form
Legitimate interests – to improve user experience and understand how our content is used

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with:

Service providers (such as email marketing platforms or analytics tools) who assist us in operating the site, under strict confidentiality agreements
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@makelose.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Scholarcy uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:

Essential cookies – for core site functionality
Analytics cookies – to track site performance and usage patterns via tools like Google Analytics

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external scholarship platforms, universities, or related resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or email if you are subscribed.