Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 21, 2026

Introduction

ScholarMatch ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website scholarmatch.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address
• Phone number (optional)
• State of residence
• GPA and academic information
• Grade level / year in school
• Intended major / career goals
• Citizenship status

Background Information (Optional)

We collect information about your background to match you with relevant scholarships, including:

• First-generation student status
• Income level
• Military service/family
• Foster care history
• Health conditions
• Ethnicity
• Religious affiliation
• Other personal circumstances

Note: Providing this information is voluntary. However, not providing it may limit your scholarship matches.

How We Use Your Information

• Match you with scholarships you qualify for
• Send you scholarship recommendations via email/SMS
• Send deadline reminders
• Improve our matching algorithm
• Communicate with you about our service

Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information to anyone.

We may share information with:

• Scholarship providers (only when you apply)
• Service providers who help us operate (e.g., email delivery, hosting)
• Legal authorities when required by law

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Understand how you use our site
• Improve our service

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure storage
• Access controls

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing emails (use "unsubscribe" in any email)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@scholarmatch.io

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you are under 18, you must have parental permission to use this service.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes via email or website notice.

Contact Us

ScholarMatch
Email: hello@scholarmatch.io