Effective Date: May 2, 2026
Last Updated: May 2, 2026
At ScholarHD Study Abroad, accessible from [https://edu.scholarhd.xyz/] one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by ScholarHD and how we utilize it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
1. Information We Collect
ScholarHD collects information in two ways: information you provide to us and information we collect automatically.
A. Personal Information
When you register for our newsletter, download a scholarship guide, or contact us directly, we may ask for your contact information, including items such as:
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Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number (optional)
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Academic Interests (to provide relevant scholarship alerts)
B. Automated Information (Log Files)
ScholarHD follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected includes:
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Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
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Browser type and version
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Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Date and time stamp
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Referring/exit pages
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The number of clicks and mouse movements
2. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, ScholarHD uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
A. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to scholarhd.xyz and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
3. Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of ScholarHD.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on ScholarHD, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note: ScholarHD has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
4. Third-Party Privacy Policies
ScholarHD’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
5. GDPR Data Protection Rights (For UK/EU Visitors)
We want to ensure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
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The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
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The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
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The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
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The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
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The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
6. CCPA/CPRA Privacy Rights (For US Visitors)
Under the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) and the CPRA, California consumers have the right to:
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Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
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Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
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Opt-out of the Sale of Personal Data: You have the right to direct a business that sells personal data not to sell your personal data.
7. Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
ScholarHD does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
8. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures (SSL Encryption) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.