At ThriftyScholar (thriftyscholar.com.ng), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you use our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave comments, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
  • Non-Personal Information: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymous data, such as your browser type, device, IP address, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve relevant ads. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback via our contact form.
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in; you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • Improve our website’s content and user experience.
  • Display personalized advertisements through third-party services like Google AdSense (in the future).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage.
  • Google AdSense: To serve ads based on your interests (once implemented).
  • Hosting Provider: Harmonweb, which stores our website data securely.

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption and security plugins. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Ask us to correct or delete your information.
  • Opt out of newsletters or cookies (via browser settings or unsubscribe links).

To exercise these rights, contact us at Hi@thriftyscholar.com.ng.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., scholarship portals, School websites, or affiliate links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies before sharing information.

7. Children’s Privacy

ThriftyScholar is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

  • Email: Hi@thriftyscholar.com.ng
  • Contact Form: [Link to Contact Page]

Thank you for trusting ThriftyScholar. We’re committed to protecting your privacy while delivering valuable academic guides and school updates for Nigerian students.