Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 27, 2025
1. Introduction
ScholarWaka Limited (RC No. 9350333), a company registered in Nigeria, operates ScholarWaka.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Website, how we use it, and what rights you have over your data.
By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
2. Who We Are
ScholarWaka Limited is a registered Nigerian company operating an independent scholarship information and educational guidance platform. We publish researched, curated content on scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants, and study opportunities for students and professionals worldwide. Beyond information, we offer digital products, professional writing services, and one-on-one mentorship and consultation to support applicants at every stage of the scholarship journey.
For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐Website: ScholarWaka.com
3. Information We Collect
(a) Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information when you voluntarily interact with us, including when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or scholarship alerts
- Submit an enquiry through our Contact Us form
- Purchase a product or service from our platform
- Book a consultation or mentorship session with our team
- Register for a free scholarship workshop or community programme
- Download our free Scholarship Toolkit
The information collected may include your name, email address, and phone number. For paid transactions, payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers. We do not store your card or payment details on our servers.
We do not collect scholarship applications. All applications are submitted directly through official scholarship provider websites.
(b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit ScholarWaka, our third-party service providers and we may automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- Your IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs
- Interaction data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver scholarship updates, educational resources, and relevant content to subscribers
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- Process orders for products and services purchased on the platform
- Deliver consultation and mentorship sessions booked through the Website
- Send confirmation and follow-up communications related to purchases and bookings
- Improve the content, structure, and performance of the Website
- Analyse user behaviour and traffic patterns to understand what serves our audience best
- Send newsletters and email updates to subscribers who have opted in — you may unsubscribe at any time
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
ScholarWaka uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyse site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the Website to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Website
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
A cookie consent notice is displayed on your first visit to this Website, giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
6. Google AdSense and Advertising
ScholarWaka displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites across the internet.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that:
- Google may use cookies to deliver personalised advertisements to you
- Google’s advertising partners may collect data about your browsing activity across sites
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
For full details on how Google uses data when you use its partners’ sites, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
We comply with Google’s Publisher Policies and the EU User Consent Policy as applicable to our platform.
7. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website, delivering our services, and processing payments — under strict confidentiality obligations
- With legal or regulatory authorities where required by applicable Nigerian law, court order, or to prevent fraud or harm
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, in which case users will be notified in advance
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions and order records are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond and maintain records of correspondence and transactions.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
- The right to withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send
- The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
10. Third-Party Links
ScholarWaka contains links to external websites, including official scholarship provider pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site before submitting personal information.
11. Children’s Privacy
ScholarWaka is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact Us
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: ScholarWaka.com
This Privacy Policy applies solely to ScholarWaka.com and does not cover any third-party websites linked from this Website.
