Privacy Policy

The Mechanism Ventures, LLC Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or use the Mechanism Ventures (“Scholarship Institute”) website (https://scholarshipinstitute.org) (the “Site”) and when you use and engage our services (“Services”) which includes personal information collected via email, SMS, telephone,  internet-based mechanisms (e.g., email and social media), and our online applications. 

Please click the link at the bottom of the page for a printable PDF version of this Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to services offered by other companies or individuals, including products or sites that may be displayed to you, or other sites linked from our Services. Our Privacy Policy does not cover the information practices of other companies and organizations who advertise our Services on other websites.

This Privacy Policy also provides information about information we process as a service provider to scholarship providers and other organizations (“Clients”)..

By visiting our Site and/or using our Services, you accept our privacy practices described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is also a part of our Terms of Use.

Residents in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia should refer to the body of this Privacy Policy as well as the Jurisdiction-Specific Notices section below for additional information that may be applicable to them.

Your information that we collect

We use the term “personal information” to refer to any information that identifies or can be used to identify you. Common examples of personal information include: name, email address, and IP address and information about a device.

Personal information

We collect your personal information including:

• Identifiers (e.g., name, date of birth, social security number, email address, mailing address, IP address, login username & password, links to social media profiles)
• Personal Information listed in Cal. Civ Code 1798.80(e) (e.g., name, signature, address, telephone number, education level, credit/debit card number, brand, expiration date, and other information under this category to the extent such information is covered by another category.
• Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law such as:
  • Ethnic origin
  • Citizenship
  • Communications not directed to us such as mail, email, or text message content where we are not the intended recipient. This is considered Sensitive Personal Information for California residents only.
  • Account username and password. This is considered Sensitive Personal Information for California residents only.
• Commercial Information (e.g., payment method, subscription history, transaction history, scholarship history, donation history)
• Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity (e.g., device information such as operating system and browser type, email system data such as inbox and outbox content, affiliate marketing data such as transaction ID and offer ID, device type, other technical information regarding your use of our Site/Services that can be associated with you)
• Geolocation Information (city-level)
• Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information (e.g., photos, videos)
• Professional or Employment-Related Information (e.g., occupation, job title, employer)
• Education information meaning non-public education information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99)) (e.g., high school name, college name, grade point average, career goals, field of study, grade level, major, essays, transcripts, recommendation letters)
• Inferences drawn from the above categories of Personal Information that relate to your preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes..

The types of Personal Information we collect about you may vary based on how you use our Site(s) and/or Services.

Usage data

We automatically collect information in connection with the actions you take on a Site and in connection with using the Services (“Usage Data”). For example, each time you use a Site, we automatically collect your IP address, location, hardware settings, browser type and settings, time and duration of your connection, and other device information. We use this information to improve the performance and functionality of our Site(s) and Services, and to better understand how individuals interact with our Site(s) and Services. If this information is capable of being associated with you, directly or indirectly, we treat it as Personal Information. If this information is not capable of being individually associated with you, we treat it as Usage Data.

How we collect your information

Voluntary disclosure

We may ask you to provide us with Personal Information when you register with our Site(s)/Services, purchase a service, complete a scholarship application, claim a scholarship, leave a testimonial, communicate with us (online or offline), and at other times. You are not required to provide us your Personal Information; however, if you choose not to provide the requested information, you may not be able to use some or all of the features of the Site or Services or we may not be able to fulfill your requested interaction.

Cookies

We use cookies (a small text file placed on your device to identify your device and browser) to improve the experience of a Site and Services, such as keeping track of your activities on the Site, recognizing return visitors, and analyzing our promotions and Site traffic. Some third parties who advertise on our Site(s) may also use cookies similar technologies. Many web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can reset your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Instructions for how to manage cookies in popular browsers are available at: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari (iOS), Safari (Mac), and Opera. However, certain features of our Site(s) or Services may not work if you delete or disable cookies.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: Session cookies keep track of you or your information as you move from page to page within the Site/Services and are typically deleted once you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies reside on your system and allow us to customize your experience if you leave and later return to the Site/Services. For example, persistent cookies may allow us to remember your preferences.
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies are, as their name suggests, necessary for the operation of the Site and/or Services. These are cookies that facilitate our compliance with laws, allow us to verify your identity before you access restricted areas of the Site/Services, manage our network, or keep track of user input.
• Advertising Cookies: Advertising cookies are used to learn more about you and advertise our products/services that might interest you; however, we do not use advertising cookies in a manner that would constitute cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising as contemplated by applicable privacy laws.
• Analytics Cookies: Analytics cookies help us understand how our Site and Services are working and who is visiting our Site or using our Services. Google Analytics is one tool we use, and you can learn more by reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy.

Depending on the circumstances, we may use cookies to collect Personal Information, Usage Data, or both.

Tracking pixels and clear GIFs

We employ software technology that enables us to track certain aspects of a user's visit to a Site. This technology helps us better manage content on the Site(s) by informing us what content is effective, how consumers engage with the Site(s), and how consumers arrive at and/or depart from the Site(s). The software typically uses two methods to track user activity: (1) "tracking pixels" and (2) "clear gifs." Tracking pixels are pieces of executable code that are embedded in a web page that track usage activity including which pages are viewed, when they are viewed, and how long the pages are viewed. We utilize tracking pixels provided by third-party social media platforms such as Pinterest, Facebook, and TikTok. Clear gifs are tiny graphics with unique identifiers which are embedded in web pages and email messages that track whether or not a user has viewed a particular web page or email message. User activity information may be associated with additional information about a user's session, such as IP addresses and the type of browser used, and Personal Information, if provided by the user.

If you arrive at a Site by "clicking through" from another website, then certain information about you that you provided to that other website, such as the terms you were searching that led you to that Site, may be transmitted to us and we may use it. You should review the Privacy Policy of any website from which you reached a Site to determine what information was collected by that website and for what purpose(s) you agreed that website could use that information. We may retain information about you provided to us by other websites and will only use it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Such information may be associated with other Usage Data or Personal Information.

How we use your information

We use your Personal Information for internal purposes, such as to

• Provide you with our Site(s) and Services;
• Process or complete transactions you requested;
• Improve our Site(s) and Services, including customization and personalization;
• Market and remarket our products and services and the products and services of select third parties to you;
• Communicate with you about our Site(s) and Services
• Develop new products and services and enhance existing products and services; and
• Compile information and analyses to enhance the customer experience and improve our business.

We use your personal information in ways that are compatible with the business and commercial purposes for which it was collected or authorized by you, including for the following purposes.

• To provide the Service. We use your information to provide our Services, including to help determine eligibility for scholarship opportunities and to provide such information as part of applicant profiles that are included alongside scholarship applications.
• For anti-fraud purposes and to improve our Site. We use information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the Site).
• To authorize access to our Sites and Services.
• To customize or tailor your experience of the Services.
• To communicate about, and administer your participation in our Services and to deliver pertinent emails.
• To improve our customer service.
• To respond to and support users regarding their use of the Sites and Services.
• To comply with all applicable legal requirements.

We use Sensitive Personal Information to assist in scholarship matching and to provide our Services to you as described above. We may also sell certain Sensitive Personal Information, like ethnicity and citizenship, to Third Parties (as explained more fully below). If you are a California resident, such use and/or disclosure is for additional purposes beyond those specified in 11 Cal. Code of Regs. § 7027(m).

Testimonials & Submissions: If you provide a testimonial or other submission of information, we may post it publicly on our Site(s), via our Services, or in other advertising material. By providing a testimonial or submission, you give us permission to use it in any manner and for any purpose, including in marketing and advertising communications, and to share it with traditional and social media providers.

Mail & Email Marketing: We may use your Personal Information to market products or services likely to be of interest to you, or to provide you with special offers and opportunities, via mail & email. With respect to commercial email communications from us, you may opt out of these emails via a link in the footer of all commercial email messages. You may also opt out of mail and email marketing communications by emailing us at optout@scholarshipinstitute.org.

Blogs, Forums, Testimonials: Our Site(s) and/or Services may contain features such as blogs, forums, message boards, testimonial opportunities, or other public-facing message systems. If you use one of these features, your comments, including any Personal Information you share, will be viewable to other users and the public. You use such features at your own risk. We are not responsible for the Personal Information you share using such features or any consequences that result therefrom. We reserve the right, but are under no obligation, to remove any comments from such features that we believe, in our sole discretion, constitute defamation, libel, slander, obscenity, pornography, profanity, hate speech, discrimination, or otherwise offend other users or our brand.

Other Websites: Please be aware that third-party websites and social media platforms accessible through our Site(s) and/or Services have their own privacy and data collection policies and practices. We are not responsible for any actions, content of websites, or privacy policies of such third parties. You should check the applicable privacy policies of those third parties before providing information to them.

How we share your information

Service Providers: From time to time, we may establish a relationship with other businesses who provide services to us and that we believe are trustworthy and have privacy practices consistent with ours that may include corporate affiliates (“Service Providers”). We contract with Service Providers to provide certain services to us, including:

• Online hosting and maintenance;
• Mobile and online application development, operation, and maintenance;
• Marketing and advertising design, distribution, tracking, and analysis;
• Payment processing;
• Management of access to services;
• Customer service & support;
• Information provision and notifications;
• Professional services such as legal, accounting, and management professionals;
• Data storage and management;
• Analysis of the Site and Services for performance, business, technical, and user experience optimization; and
• Identity and contact information validation.

We only disclose the necessary Personal Information for our Service Providers to perform these services on our behalf. Each Service Provider is expected to use reasonable security measures appropriate to the nature of the information involved to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Service Providers are prohibited from using Personal Information other than as specified by us. In the past twelve months, we have disclosed each category of Personal Information we collect (listed above) with one or more Service Providers.

Advertising and marketing partners: Additionally, Scholarship Institute participates in partner advertising programs designed to provide a means for Scholarship Institute  to generate revenue and be compensated by advertising and linking to those partners’ products or services.

Analytics providers: In addition to Google Analytics, we may share your information with other analytics providers, including in an aggregated and anonymous manner, to assess the overall trends and information about our customers and to perform analytics and other work that we may need to outsource. This information will not contain any of your personal information and is only shared in an aggregated and anonymized manner.

Third-Party Selling And Sharing: We may sell your Personal Information to other parties who are not our service providers (“Third Parties”). We do not share Personal Information with Third Parties for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising purposes. Any time we use the word “share” or its derivatives in this Privacy Policy, we mean sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising purposes. When you provide Personal Information to us, you agree to be contacted by such Third Parties including without limitation schools or institutions in which you expressed interest. In the past twelve months we have sold and/or shared Personal Information with Third Parties are outlined below:

Please note that even if you opt out, your information may still be disclosed to certain Third Parties for transactional purposes, such as to apply for scholarships, when you direct us to do so. Additionally, Third Parties who have already received your Personal Information may continue to communicate with you and use your Personal Information. We do not control and are not responsible for Third-Party communications or the use of your Personal Information by Third Parties. Use of your information by a Third Party will be governed by that Third Party’s terms of use and/or privacy policy.

Legal And Similar Disclosures: We may also share your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

Other Transfers: We may share Personal Information and Usage Data with businesses controlling, controlled by, or under common control with us.

Merger, Sale, Or Other Asset Transfers:  If we are merged, acquired, or sold, or in the event of a transfer of some or all of our assets, we may disclose or transfer Personal Information and Usage Data in connection with such transaction. You will have the opportunity to opt out of any such transfer if, in our reasonable judgment, the new entity plans to handle your information in a way that differs materially from this policy.

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Please note that even if you opt out, your information may still be disclosed to certain Third Parties for transactional purposes ,such as to apply for scholarships, when you direct us to do so. Additionally, Third Parties who have already received your Personal Information may continue to communicate with you and use your Personal Information. We do not control and are not responsible for Third-Party communications or the use of your Personal Information by Third Parties. Use of your information by a Third Party will be governed by that Third Party’s terms of use and/or privacy policy.

Information security

The security of your information is very important and we endeavor to process your information securely, in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and in accordance with information security requirements imposed by applicable law.

Although we take reasonable steps designed to protect your information, please be advised that no security system or means of transmitting data over the Internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.

Privacy rights

Certain jurisdictions have specific legal requirements and grant privacy rights with respect to personal information, and we will comply with restrictions and any requests you submit as required by applicable law. For example, you may have the right to review, correct, and delete personal information we have about you, or to consent or withdraw consent to certain uses or sharing of personal information. You also have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, see our Jurisdiction-Specific Notices section below. If you are a resident of another jurisdiction and you seek to exercise your rights under the law of another jurisdiction, please contact us by using the contact information in the How to Contact Us section below.

Please note that, when you make a request, we may require that you provide information and follow procedures so that we can verify your identity (and the applicable jurisdiction). The verification steps we take may differ depending on your jurisdiction and the request. Where possible, we will attempt to match the information that you provide in your request to information we already have on file to verify your identity. If we are able to verify your request, we will process it. If we cannot verify your request, we may ask you for additional information to help us do so.

We will respond to your request within the time period required by applicable law. However, we may not always be able or required to comply with your request, in whole or in part, and we will notify you in that event.

Under certain state privacy laws, our use of cookies and similar technologies may constitute a “sale” or may constitute sharing for behavioral advertising purposes. For additional information, including opt-out rights, see the information available from the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our Site homepage.

Our retention of your data

We retain your Personal Information for as long as we have a relationship with you. We also retain your Personal Information for a period of time after our relationship with you has ended where there is an ongoing business need to retain it. This includes retention to comply with our legal, regulatory, tax, and/or accounting obligations. Generally, we retain Personal Information of individuals who engage with our Site or Services for approximately seven (7) years after their last login or expiration of their ScholarshipLab subscription (whichever is later). If an individual creates an account with us as the parent or legal guardian of a student, we will retain their Personal Information for approximately the same period of time as we retain the Personal Information of the underlying student or three (3) years, whichever is longer. If you are an individual associated with a Client using our ScholarshipLab for Business service, we will retain your Personal Information for approximately three (3) years after the last active scholarship posted by the Client under the account expires. The exact period for which we retain your Personal Information may be longer or shorter in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law.

Children's privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect or sell Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received Personal Information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our records as soon as possible and cease the use of that information in accordance with applicable law. We do not knowingly or intentionally sell Personal Information of any person who we know is under the age of 16.

If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, a child has provided us with personal information, a parent or guardian of that child may contact us at privacy@scholarshipinstitute.org

Personal information we collect as a service provider to our clients

When acting on behalf of our Clients as a service provider, we may collect, use, and disclose Personal Information for the purpose of servicing those Clients. The specific categories of Personal Information collected and how that Personal Information is used or disclosed is determined by our Client and will vary.

The Personal Information collected, used, and disclosed on our Clients’ behalf is governed by their privacy policies. If you request information about the Personal Information we collect, use, and disclose on our Clients’ behalf, we will direct you to contact the applicable Client(s).

Jurisdiction-specific notices

California residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (the "CCPA"), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. This section describes Californians’ rights and explains how California residents can exercise those rights.

Personal Information Collected Related to California Residents

During the last twelve (12) months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from California consumers. Some of the categories of information collected specifically concerns our employees or contractors as opposed to consumers who purchase our products.

Please see our Cookie Policy for information about the collection and use of personal information by third-parties who process information collected by cookies and related technologies that we permit them to use on the Site. Except as indicated above in the “Your Information that We Collect” section, we do not seek to collect any other "sensitive personal information" (as defined in the CCPA).

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Rights specific to California residents

Under the CCPA, a California resident has the following rights, subject to certain limitations: (1) to request that we disclose to you what Personal Information we collect, use, disclose and sell, including the right to request that we provide you the specific Personal Information we have collected about you in the prior twelve (12) months, (2) to request that we correct inadequate or out of date information, (3) to ask us to delete your Personal Information, (4) to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, (5) opt-out of the "selling" or "sharing" of personal information, and (6) not to receive discriminatory treatment by us for exercising your privacy rights conferred by the CCPA. You can opt-out from our selling and sharing of your Personal Information as described below (“Do Not Sell or Share My Information”).

You may submit a request to exercise your rights under the CCPA through one of two methods:

• Send your request to optout@scholarshipinstitute.org
• Call +1 888 418 5926 to submit a request

You may also designate an agent to exercise your privacy rights on your behalf. In order to designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, you must provide a valid power of attorney, the requester’s valid government-issued identification, and the authorized agent’s valid government issued identification.

Upon receiving your request, we will confirm receipt of your request by sending you an email/confirming receipt. To help protect your privacy and maintain security, we may take steps to verify your identity before granting you access to the information. In some instances, such as a request to delete personal information, we may first separately confirm that you would like for us to in fact delete your personal information before acting on your request.

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We will respond to your request as soon as reasonably practicable and consistent with any applicable laws. If we require more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing. If you have an account with us, we will deliver our written response to that account. If you do not have an account with us, we will deliver our written response by mail or electronically, at your option. You may authorize another individual or a business registered with the California Secretary of State, called an authorized agent, to make requests on your behalf through these means.  We may have a reason under the law why we do not have to comply with your request, or why we may comply with it in a more limited way than you anticipated. If we do, we will explain that to you in our response.

Colorado residents

Colorado residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in “targeted advertising” as that term is defined in the Colorado Privacy Act ("CPA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects and how we use it is provided above in the “Your Information That We Collect” section. The section above titled, “How We Share Your Information,” describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Colorado, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, profiling, and targeted advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Connecticut residents

Connecticut residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in “targeted advertising” as that term is defined in the Connecticut Data Privacy Act ("CTDPA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects and how we use it is provided above in the “Your Information That We Collect” section. The section above titled, “How We Share Your Information,” describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Connecticut, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, profiling, and targeted advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Montana residents

Montana residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in "targeted advertising" as that term is defined in the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act ("MCDPA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects and how we use it is provided above in the "Your Information That We Collect" section. The section above titled, "How We Share Your Information," describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Montana, starting October 1, 2024, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, profiling, and targeted advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Oregon residents

ScholarshipInstitute.org is the controller of your personal information. Oregon residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in "targeted advertising" as that term is defined in the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act ("OCPA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects, including sensitive data, and how we use it is provided above in the "Your Information That We Collect" section. The section above titled, "How We Share Your Information," describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, including sensitive data, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Oregon, starting July 1, 2024, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, profiling, and targeted advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Texas residents

Texas residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in "targeted advertising" as that term is defined in the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act ("TDPSA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects and how we use it is provided above in the "Your Information That We Collect" section. The section above titled, "How We Share Your Information," describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Texas, starting July 1, 2024, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, profiling, and targeted advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Utah residents

Utah residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in “targeted advertising” as that term is defined in the Utah Consumer Privacy Act ("UCPA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects and how we use it is provided above in the "Your Information That We Collect" section. The section above titled, "How We Share Your Information," describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Utah, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information and targeted advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Virginia residents

Virginia residents have certain rights around Scholarship Institute’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information. Scholarship Institute sells certain personal information as described above. Scholarship Institute does not engage in profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. Scholarship Institute engages in “targeted advertising” as that term is defined in the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA").

Scholarship Institute collects various categories of personal information when you use the Services. A more detailed description of the information Scholarship Institute collects and how we use it is provided above in the "Your Information That We Collect" section. The section above titled, "How We Share Your Information," describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances. If you are a resident of Virginia, you have the right to (1) request to know what personal information has been collected about you and to access that information; (2) request to correct inaccuracies in your personal information; (3) request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information; and (5) request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information, profiling, and targeting advertising. You can learn more about how to submit a data rights request, or appeal denial of a request, by emailing privacy@ScholarshipInstitute.org.

Links to unaffiliated third-party websites

The Site may contain links to unaffiliated third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of such other websites, and we are not responsible for the actions and privacy policies of the third parties that operate or interact with those websites.

Privacy policy changes

We will post any privacy policy changes on this page and, if the changes are material, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services or programs, email notification or privacy policy changes).

How to contact us

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail If you have any questions about our Site, Services, or this Privacy Policy, please email us at privacy@scholarshipinstitute.org. 

You can also contact us by phone at +1 888 418 5926.