Privacy Policy
Welcome to MyScholarMap.com (“we,” “us,” “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website, apply for scholarships, or use our services. By using MyScholarMap.com, you agree to the practices described below.
- Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website, including:
- Personal Information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Educational background and academic records
- Uploaded documents (transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statements, etc.)
- Payment information for non-refundable application fees
- Non-Personal Information:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Other anonymous analytics data
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Review and process scholarship applications
- Verify eligibility for scholarships
- Communicate with you regarding your application status
- Improve the functionality and security of our website
- Collect non-refundable fees associated with scholarship applications
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Payment Information
When you submit payment for a scholarship application fee, we process the transaction through secure, trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card or payment details on our servers.
Please note: All application fees are non-refundable, regardless of application outcomes.
- Document Uploads
Uploaded documents are securely stored and used solely for scholarship application purposes. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal documents with unauthorized third parties.
- Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Scholarship selection committees or affiliated organizations for review and award consideration
- Service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Legal authorities, if required by law
We do not sell or rent your personal information to marketers or other third parties.
- Data Protection and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including secure servers, encryption, and regular system updates. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational limitations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: support@myscholarmap.com
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.