Updated:
Regional Scholar (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share data when you use our platform, including our website, services, and tools for learners, young professionals, and organizations.
By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 User Accounts
When you register as a user, we collect information including:
For Learners/Normal Users:
- Profile details: name, email, date of birth, age, gender, residence and citizenship country, languages, race/ethnicity, disabilities, religion, profile photo
- Contact info: telephone, street address
- Account preferences: currency preference, notification preferences
- Academic information: education type, qualification, institution, GPA, start/end dates, field of study, grades, achievements
- Professional information: employment history, job title, company, industry, skills, certifications, job search interests
- Uploaded documents: proof of address, certificates, ID documents, etc.
For Organizations/Providers:
- Organization details: name, email, phone, website, location, registration numbers
- Representative info: name, position, ID type and number, authorized letters
- Uploaded documents: business certificates, TIN proof, logos, authorized letters
1.2 Payments & Subscriptions
We collect and store payment information for purchases and subscriptions via Paystack, including:
- User ID and contact information
- Transaction reference, item purchased, description, and amount paid
- Discount or coupon codes
- Currency and payment status
- Payment history for record-keeping and subscription management
Note: We do not store full credit card details; Paystack handles all sensitive payment information securely.
1.3 Marketing & Communications
We use Sender.net to send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails.
- Your notification preferences are synced automatically with Sender.net.
- You can manage your opt-in settings anytime in your account.
- We only send communications to users who have opted in.
1.4 Meeting Scheduling
We use HubSpot for scheduling meetings.
- When you book a meeting, HubSpot collects your name, email, and phone number.
- Data is used to manage appointments, send reminders, and provide follow-up communications.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Providing and managing your account and platform access
- Processing payments and managing subscriptions
- Sending notifications, newsletters, and promotional communications (if opted in)
- Scheduling and managing meetings
- Improving our services, content, and user experience
- Connecting learners with scholarships, grants, jobs, and career opportunities
- Fulfilling legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Opportunity providers and partner organizations to help you access scholarships, grants, or career opportunities
- Payment processors (Paystack) to process payments and subscriptions
- Marketing service providers (Sender.net) to send newsletters or updates
- Meeting scheduling providers (HubSpot) to manage appointments
We only share information necessary for the above purposes and take steps to ensure your data is handled securely.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Currently, we do not use cookies or analytics tools.
- In the future, we may implement cookies and tracking for analytics, performance, and marketing purposes.
- Users will have the ability to manage cookies or opt out once implemented.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no system can guarantee complete security. By using our platform, you acknowledge that data transmission over the internet carries inherent risks.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Object to certain processing of your data
- Request data portability or restrictions on processing
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
privacy@regionalscholar.com
7. International Users
Regional Scholar is a global platform. We aim to provide services to learners worldwide.
By using our platform, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in countries where we or our service providers operate.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is intended for users who are 16 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
- Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
- Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
privacy@regionalscholar.com
This policy ensures:
- Compliance with global data protection standards (GDPR/CCPA-friendly)
- Coverage of all services: user accounts, file uploads, payments, subscriptions, marketing, and meeting scheduling
- Clear explanation of data use, sharing, and user rights