Effective Date: August 29, 2025
Thank you for visiting StateScholarship.co.in. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. We’ve kept this policy clear, transparent, and easy to understand so you can feel confident about how your data is handled.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
1. Introduction
StateScholarship.co.in is an independent, non-governmental informational website created to help students and parents understand and navigate the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, an initiative by the Government of Odisha.
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Odisha or the official State Scholarship Portal:
https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information to improve your experience on our website:
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
This includes details you provide to us directly, such as:
- Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to updates).
- Any information you share through contact forms or email communication.
b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
This includes data collected automatically when you visit our website, such as:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referral sources.
- Information gathered via cookies, server logs, or tools like Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Maintain and improve our website’s performance and content.
- Respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests.
- Analyze visitor activity to enhance user experience.
- Ensure website security and prevent misuse.
- Inform you about updates or policy changes, if applicable.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial use.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
StateScholarship.co.in uses cookies to provide a better browsing experience. Cookies may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website operations.
- Analytics Cookies: Help analyze traffic and visitor behavior (via tools like Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: Store user preferences such as language or layout choices.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly if you do.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics to collect traffic data and monitor site performance.
These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review.
StateScholarship.co.in is not responsible for how third parties handle or store your information.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy.
Data received through contact forms or email may be retained securely for communication and support purposes, and deleted upon request.
All stored data is protected through secure hosting, SSL encryption, and standard cybersecurity measures.
7. Data Security
We take your data security seriously. Our safety measures include:
- HTTPS and SSL encryption for secure browsing.
- Regular monitoring and maintenance of our hosting servers.
- Restricted access to collected data.
While we take all reasonable precautions, no online platform can guarantee complete security. You share your information at your own risk.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data has been submitted, we will delete it immediately.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for data collection.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@statescholarship.co.in.
10. External Links
Our website may include links to external websites, including:
https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse the content, security, or privacy practices of any third-party websites. Visiting them is entirely at your own risk.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📩 Email: hello@statescholarship.co.in
By using StateScholarship.co.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.