Last updated: May 29, 2025
Thank you for visiting VerifiedScholarship.com. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://verifiedscholarship.com. This site provides verified information about scholarships, exchange programs, internships, and academic opportunities for students worldwide.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. You can read Gravatar’s Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract this data from the images.
Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Saving your name, email, and website for future comment convenience (valid for 1 year)
- Maintaining your login session
- Tracking user preferences
Login cookies last for two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” If you log out, the login cookies are removed. An additional cookie will be saved when you edit or publish content—it stores no personal data and expires in 1 day.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). These behave exactly as if you visited the other website. These third-party sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction if you’re logged in to their site
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely
- User profiles: retained as long as the account exists
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames). Admins may also edit user information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of your personal data
- Deletion of any personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we are legally required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Third-Party Advertising
This site may use third-party advertising companies (such as Google AdSense) to serve ads. These companies may use cookies or web beacons to deliver relevant ads and measure performance. You can learn more or opt out via:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: [email protected]