Tuition Scout (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

By accessing or using Tuition Scout, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Personal Information You Provide

When you register, fill out a form, or contact us, you may provide information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Grade level

• Field of study

• State/location

• Scholarship preferences

• Any other details you voluntarily submit

b) Non-Personal/Automatic Information

We may collect technical data automatically, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

This information helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to scholarship listings and platform tools

• Personalize your experience and scholarship results

• Communicate with you about saved scholarships, reminders, or updates

• Respond to your questions or support requests

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share data only in the following cases:

• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website analytics, email systems) under confidentiality agreements

• If required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety

• In the event of a business transfer or merger (with notice to you)

All third parties are expected to follow strict data privacy practices.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information, including:

• SSL encryption

• Secure user authentication

• Regular software and plugin updates

• Limited access to personal data by authorized staff only

However, no system is 100% secure. Use caution when sharing personal information online.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access or update your account information

• Delete your account and all associated data

• Request a copy of your personal data we store

• Opt out of non-essential communications (such as email newsletters)

To make changes, you can log into your account or contact us directly.

6. Children’s Privacy

Tuition Scout is intended for students ages 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us immediately.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to third-party websites (such as scholarship provider sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Please review their policies separately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective Date” above.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 info@tuitionscout.com
📝 Or visit our [Contact Us] page and send us a message.