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Updated: April 17, 2026

Scholarships.com Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

Scholarships.com, LLC ("Scholarships.com," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, sell, share, and protect personal information from visitors to Scholarships.com.

We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

The categories of personal information we collect include the following:

1.1 Information You Provide

When you register for Scholarships.com, you voluntarily provide:

Required Information:

Optional Information:

Sensitive Personal Information (with your consent):

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect:

1.3 Categories of Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following categories of sources:

1.4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content. See Section 8 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use personal information for both business purposes and commercial purposes, as defined under applicable law.

2.1 Primary Services

2.2 With Your Consent

2.3 Legal and Operational Purposes

2.4 Aggregated Data

We may use de-identified or aggregated data for analytics and research.

You are not required to provide personal information; however, certain features of the Site may not function properly without it.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may disclose your personal information as follows.

3.1 Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

We may sell or share personal information, as those terms are defined under applicable law, including for purposes such as marketing, advertising, or connecting users with educational opportunities.

Scholarships.com may disclose your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration or for cross-context behavioral advertising.

We will not sell or share your personal information without providing appropriate notice and the opportunity to opt out where required by law.

These disclosures may include sharing with:

You have the right to opt out of these activities.

3.2 Categories of Personal Information Disclosed

The categories of personal information we disclose, sell, or share may include:

We disclose these categories to:

3.3 With Your Consent

When you choose to interact with scholarship providers, colleges, or partners, we share your information so they can provide relevant opportunities and communications.

Third parties that receive your information may retain it in accordance with their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

Once your information is shared with third parties, it is subject to their own privacy practices.

3.4 Service Providers

We share information with vendors performing services such as:

All service providers are contractually required to:

3.5 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information to:

3.6 Business Transfers

In case of merger or acquisition:

4. Data Retention

4.1 Active Accounts

We retain personal information as long as your account remains active.

4.2 Deletion Requests

We delete or de-identify data upon verified request, subject to legal exceptions.

4.3 Retention Periods

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to request:

You may exercise your right to opt out by visiting our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page at www.scholarships.com/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.

5.2 Delete Your Account

You may delete your account by:

5.3 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

5.4 How to Submit a Request

You may submit a privacy request through any reasonable method, including:

You are not required to create an account or use a specific form to exercise your privacy rights.

5.5 Verification of Requests

We must verify your identity before processing requests.
We may request additional information to confirm your identity.

If we cannot verify your identity, we may deny the request as permitted by law.

5.6 Authorized Agents

Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf.
We may require:

5.7 Response Timing

We will:

We will deliver responses via email, your account, or other reasonable methods.

5.8 Appeals Process

If we deny your request, you may appeal by contacting us and including “Privacy Request Appeal” in your request.

5.9 Communication Preferences

You may:

6. Data Security

We implement safeguards including:

No system is completely secure.

7. Sensitive Information Protections

We collect sensitive personal information only with your consent and use it solely for scholarship matching and related services.

You may request limitation or deletion at any time.

We do not sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

Users may control cookies via browser settings or opt-out tools.

We recognize browser-based opt-out signals, such as Global Privacy Control (GPC), where required by law.

9. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

10. Social Media Features

Our Site includes social media features (Facebook Like, Twitter share). These features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

11. Public Forums

We may offer blogs, forums, or comment sections. Information you post may be publicly visible. To request removal, contact .

12. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Parents may request deletion of minor data.

13. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We will provide notice of material changes and update this policy accordingly.

15. State-Specific Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states may have additional rights, including:

16. Contact Us

Email: 
Privacy Rights Portal: www.scholarships.com/privacy-rights

Mail:
Scholarships.com, LLC
Privacy Department
513 Central Avenue, Suite 300
Highland Park, IL 60035

17. Testimonials

We may display testimonials with user consent.

18. California "Shine the Light" Law

California residents may request marketing disclosure information.

19. Definitions

Personal Information: Information that identifies or relates to an individual

Sell/Sale: Disclosure for monetary or other valuable consideration

Share/Sharing: Disclosure for cross-context behavioral advertising

Sensitive Personal Information: Includes health, race, religion, and similar data