PRIVACY POLICY

At [surgart.com], we prioritize the privacy and protection of our visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide while using our Scholarship Blog. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.

Information Collection and Use:

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and demographic information, when you voluntarily provide it to us. This information is used solely for the purpose of providing you with scholarship-related content, updates, and responding to your inquiries.
2. Log Files: Like many other websites, we collect and log certain non-personal information automatically. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information.
3. Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize and remember your preferences, optimize site functionality, and gather statistical data about our website traffic. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect certain features of our website.

Information Sharing and Disclosure:

1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website, managing communications, or analyzing website usage. These providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.

Data Security:

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

External Links:

Our Scholarship Blog may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites when visiting them.

Children’s Privacy:

Our Scholarship Blog is not directed towards individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our Scholarship Blog after any modifications to the policy will signify your acceptance of the revised terms.