Privacy Policy

ScholarSprint (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use ScholarSprint at scholarsprint.com and any related services.

By using ScholarSprint, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.

1. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly when you sign up and use ScholarSprint:

• Account information: Your name and email address
• Application data: University names, program names, deadlines, document checklists, and application status you enter into your dashboard
• Location data: Your country of origin as selected during signup, used only for pricing and relevant content
• Usage data: How you interact with ScholarSprint, including pages visited and features used, collected via Google Analytics
• Payment data: Payment processing is handled entirely by third-party processors. We do not store your credit card or bank details.

2. How we use your information

We use your information solely to provide and improve the ScholarSprint service:

• To create and manage your account
• To send deadline reminder emails (30, 14, and 7 days before your deadlines)
• To send your dashboard access link
• To send product updates and important service announcements
• To process payments for Pro subscriptions
• To improve our service based on usage patterns

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

3. Data storage and security

Your data is stored securely using the following services:

• Airtable: Your application data, deadlines, and checklists are stored in Airtable. Airtable is SOC 2 Type II certified and encrypts data in transit and at rest.
• MailerLite: Your email address is stored in MailerLite for sending reminder emails and product updates. MailerLite is GDPR compliant.
• Webflow: Our website is hosted on Webflow, which uses industry-standard SSL encryption.

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Cookies and tracking

ScholarSprint uses the following tracking technologies:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymised usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.

We do not use advertising cookies or sell your browsing data to advertisers.

5. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@scholarsprint.com and we will respond within 30 days.

6. International data transfers

ScholarSprint serves students globally. Your data may be processed in the United States where our service providers (Airtable, MailerLite, Webflow) are based. By using ScholarSprint, you consent to this transfer. We ensure all service providers maintain adequate data protection standards.

7. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will permanently delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Children’s privacy

ScholarSprint is intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@scholarsprint.com.

9. Third-party links

ScholarSprint may contain links to university websites, scholarship portals, and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of ScholarSprint after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: