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Privacy Policy

Scholars Without Limits
Effective Date: 10/31/2025

  1. Introduction

Scholars Without Limits (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.scholarswithoutlimits.org (the “Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Submit a donation or complete a donation form
  • Fill out a contact, volunteer, or partnership form
  • Sign up for our newsletter or communications
  • Apply for or receive assistance through our programs
  • Correspond with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (e.g., credit card details, processed securely by our payment provider)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit and time spent on those pages
  • Referring website addresses

This information is used for analytics, Site improvement, and security purposes.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect Site functionality.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and provide receipts
  • To communicate with you about our mission, programs, events, and opportunities
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • To administer our programs and services
  • To improve and maintain the Site
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To protect the rights, property, and safety of Scholars Without Limits, our beneficiaries, and others
  1. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, processing donations, sending communications, or conducting analytics (e.g., payment processors, email platforms). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, provided that the successor organization agrees to honor this Privacy Policy.
  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner organizations). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of receiving promotional communications (you can unsubscribe via the link in our emails)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Contact Email].

  1. International Data Transfers

If you are visiting the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and central database are located.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: