Welcome to Erasmus Scholarships (“us”, “we”, “our”, or the “Website”). Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us. By using our website and services, you trust us with your information, and we ensure that we handle it with care. Your personal information, as defined in this Policy, includes details such as your name, email address, and any other specifics that identify you as an individual.

If you have any questions regarding the management of your Personal Data, please reach out to us at contact@erasmusscholarships.com. We are here to assist you in any way we can.

Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all aspects of Erasmus Scholarships, including its website, domains, and services.

In this document, we clarify why we collect your information and how we use it. This Policy explains the methods through which we collect, process, and disclose your information, giving you the knowledge to protect and manage your Personal Data effectively.

Additionally, while we may provide links to third-party websites or services, please note that this Policy applies only to data shared within our platform. Any data disclosed to external entities is governed by their respective Privacy Policies.

Information We Collect

To enhance your experience on our platform, we collect various types of information from you. Below are the categories of information we gather:

• Technical Information: When you interact with our website, we automatically collect technical data to improve your browsing experience. This includes tracking your preferences and activities on the site.
• Web Server Log Information: Your device’s IP address is automatically logged when you visit our website. We record essential details such as dates, locations, durations, sources of access, visited web pages, and other activities occurring on the site.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to track certain activities and preferences during your visit, optimizing your browsing experience.
• Third-Party Ad Monetization: We work with third-party agencies for ad monetization services. For details regarding their privacy and cookie policies, please refer to the respective third-party’s privacy policy page. You can adjust your privacy settings for third-party ad monetization by accessing the “Manage Consent” button.
• Personal Data: In addition to technical data, we may collect Personal Data from you. We require your explicit consent before collecting such data. For instance, if you opt to receive informational updates from us, you may need to provide your name and email address. Likewise, if you engage in direct correspondence with us.

Use and Processing of Information

We use your technical and personal data to:

• Personalize Content: Your Personal Data helps us provide tailored recommendations and suggestions related to courses, universities, and scholarships to aid in your academic journey.
• Distribute Email Newsletters: We send newsletters to keep you informed about the latest scholarships, university updates, and educational resources.
• Facilitate Communication: Your inquiries, responses, or any other form of contact allow us to engage with you and provide necessary assistance.
• Improve Website Functionality: By analyzing user activities, we assess the effectiveness of our posts, pages, and content, helping us refine and develop services beneficial to the scholarly community.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has subscribed to our newsletters or campaigns, please contact us immediately so we can remove their data.

Disclosure of Information

We collaborate with partner universities and organizations. If you choose to submit personal details via electronic forms to our partner entities, such information will be forwarded directly to them. The processing of your data by these institutions is subject to their privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their handling of your information.

Security, Retention, and Deletion of Data

We take stringent measures to securely store your Personal Data on our servers.

Your information is retained for 48 months following your last interaction with our website, after which it may be considered for deletion.

If you wish to delete your Personal Data stored in our email database, you can unsubscribe from our email newsletters. Alternatively, you may contact us at contact@erasmusscholarships.com, and we will assist in the deletion of your data to ensure its complete removal from our records.

Knowing Your Rights

Your rights regarding the handling of your Personal Data may vary based on your citizenship and location, as determined by national laws and regulations.

Generally, you have the right to access, modify, or delete your Personal Data collected by Erasmus Scholarships. To exercise these rights or for any further inquiries, please contact us at contact@erasmusscholarships.com.

Changes and Updates to this Policy

We may periodically update our Privacy Policy to reflect any changes. When we do so, we will post notifications on our website to keep you informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us. The Erasmus Scholarships team is committed to addressing your queries promptly. You can contact us via email at contact@erasmusscholarships.com.