Privacy Policy & Data Protection
Last updated: August 11, 2025
At Scholarlify, we value and respect the privacy of every student who trusts us with their information. This page explains how we collect, store, and protect the personal information and documents you submit to our platform.
1. Data Collection & Purpose
We collect personal information and documents only for the purposes of processing scholarship applications, verifying eligibility, and improving our services. Typical data we may request includes identity documents, academic transcripts, income proofs, and contact details.
2. Secure Storage
All documents and personal details provided by students are stored in a secure, encrypted environment. We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures (encryption at rest and in transit, secure servers, and access controls) to protect your data.
3. Access Controls & Authorization
Access to submitted documents is strictly limited to authorized Scholarlify personnel who require the data to perform official processing tasks. Without proper authorization, no person has the right to view, download, or use your submitted documents.
4. No Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with external platforms or third parties, except when:
- required by law or a valid legal process, or
- we have your explicit, informed consent to share specific information for a stated purpose.
5. Your Rights & Control Over Data
You may request to view, correct, or delete your personal information and documents at any time. To make a request, please contact us at support@scholarlify.com. We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.
6. Commitment to Security
We regularly review and update our security practices, perform security audits, and use safeguards such as firewalls, secure backups, and monitoring to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When material changes are made, we will post the updated date at the top of this page.