This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Scholarship Service Hub, the owner and provider of this Website. Scholarship Service Hub takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Definitions and Interpretation

  1. In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions are used:

  • Data: All information that you submit to Scholarship Service Hub via the Website. This includes, where applicable, definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;

  • Cookies: A small text file placed on your computer when you visit parts of the Website and/or use certain features. More information is provided below in the “Cookies” section;

  • Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the UK GDPR and associated national laws and regulations;

  • GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation;

  • Scholarship Service Hub, we, us: Scholarship Service Hub, based in the UK, [Insert Registered Address];

  • UK and EU Cookie Law: The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, as amended;

  • User or you: Any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Scholarship Service Hub or providing services to it;

  • Website: The website you are currently using, www.scholarshipservicehub.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless otherwise stated.

  1. Interpretation rules:

  • Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa;

  • References to sub-clauses, clauses, etc., refer to those in this Privacy Policy;

  • “Including” means “including without limitation”;

  • Headings do not affect the interpretation of this Privacy Policy.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

  1. This Privacy Policy applies only to actions of Scholarship Service Hub and Users with respect to this Website. It does not apply to any other websites accessible via this Website.

  2. For the purposes of Data Protection Laws, Scholarship Service Hub is the “data controller.”

Data Collected

  1. We may collect the following personal Data from you:

  • Full name;

  • Contact information (email address, phone number);

  • Academic background, qualifications, and preferences;

  • IP address, browser type/version, operating system (automatically collected);

  • Website usage data (pages visited, referrer/exit URLs, timestamps).

How We Collect Data

  1. We collect Data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you;

  • From third-party sources;

  • Automatically via cookies and analytics tools.

Data You Provide

  1. You may provide Data:

  • When contacting us;

  • When creating an account or applying for a scholarship;

  • When completing surveys or feedback forms;

  • When signing up for newsletters or updates;

  • When participating in any promotions.

Data from Third Parties

  1. We may receive Data from:

  • Educational partners or institutions;

  • Social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook);

  • Funding bodies or scholarship platforms.

  1. Publicly available data may also be collected, such as academic publications or profiles on scholarship databases.

Automatically Collected Data

  1. We collect:

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, access times;

  • Data via cookies, as outlined below.

Our Use of Data

  1. Your Data may be used to:

  • Provide scholarship recommendations and application support;

  • Send updates and marketing communications (with consent);

  • Improve our services and website experience;

  • Conduct research and analyze trends.

  1. We process your Data based on:

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services);

  • Consent (for marketing);

  • Contractual necessity (when delivering services to you).

Marketing Communications

  1. We may send you scholarship-related emails if:

  • You’ve previously interacted with our service (“soft opt-in”);

  • You have explicitly consented via opt-in checkboxes.

  1. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or unsubscribing via the email footer.

Third-Party Ads

  1. We may show you ads on other websites. You can opt out by adjusting cookie settings.

Who We Share Data With

  1. We may share Data with:

  • Educational institutions or funding providers (for application processing);

  • Government or regulatory bodies (if required by law).

Keeping Data Secure

  1. We use secure servers and access controls (e.g., username/password) to protect your Data.

  2. In case of any suspected data breach, please contact us at: info@scholarshipservicehub.com.

  3. Visit www.getsafeonline.org for more info on protecting your data.

Data Retention

  1. We keep Data only as long as necessary or legally required.

  2. Backup copies may exist for legal/regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

  1. You have the right to:

  • Access, update or delete your Data;

  • Restrict or object to Data processing;

  • Request data portability;

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  1. To exercise these rights, email: info@scholarshipservicehub.com.

  2. You may also contact the ICO: https://ico.org.uk

  3. Please keep your Data updated.

Links to Other Websites

  1. We are not responsible for other websites linked from ours. Please check their privacy policies.

Changes of Ownership and Control

27–29. In the event of a merger or sale, your Data may be transferred under this policy’s terms. We will take steps to ensure your rights remain protected.

Cookies

30–38. We use the following Cookies:

  • Strictly necessary – to ensure basic site functionality;

  • Analytical – to help improve website usability;

  • Functionality – to remember preferences and enhance user experience;

  • Targeting – to personalise content and ads.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or visit aboutcookies.org for guidance.

General

39–42. This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Invalid provisions will be removed without affecting the rest.

Changes to This Policy

  1. Scholarship Service Hub may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of the changes.

Contact Us

For any queries, contact us at: info@scholarshipservicehub.com

Attribution

This Privacy Policy was adapted from a template provided by Rocket Lawyer.
Last Updated: 8 April 2025