1. Introduction
Welcome to GetScholarships.co.ke
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, create an account, submit applications, or interact with our services.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile details (age, gender, academic info — optional)
- Uploaded documents (e.g., profile photo, PDFs)
- Course or university selections
- Messages sent through contact forms
b) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed
- Cookies & analytics data
c) Third-Party Data
If you log in or sign up using external services (Google, Facebook, etc.), we may receive basic profile information according to their permissions.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile information in your dashboard
- Process applications or inquiries
- Improve our website and user experience
- Personalize recommended courses, universities, and scholarships
- Respond to your messages
- Send alerts, updates, or promotional emails (optional)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do NOT sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with:
- University partners (only when you apply or request info)
- Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Legal authorities if required by law
All partners must comply with strict data-protection rules.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Website performance
- Saving your preferences
- Analytics
- Improving user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.
6. Data Storage & Security
We implement strong security measures to protect your data including:
- Encrypted connections (SSL/HTTPS)
- Secured hosting
- Restricted access
- Regular security updates
However, no online system is 100% secure; you use the website at your own risk.
7. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account
- Opt-out of emails
- Request full erasure of your data
Contact us at info@getscholarships.co.ke for any such requests.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect their information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest version.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 info@getscholarships.co.ke
📞 +2541-1318-1272