Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Isan-Ekiti Indigene Scholarship Program ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our scholarship portal.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, date of birth)
• Educational records and academic information
• Indigene proof and verification documents
• Financial need information
• Application materials and supporting documents
• Information from social media accounts if you choose to authenticate with them

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate scholarship applications
• Verify eligibility and indigene status
• Communicate with you about your application status
• Send important updates and notifications
• Improve our scholarship program and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With scholarship review committee members for evaluation purposes
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization and users
• With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our portal. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our scholarship program is available to secondary school students. We collect information from minors only with parental consent or as permitted by applicable law for educational purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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