Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 18, 2026. Your academic and profile data is secure and confidential.
1. Introduction
ScholarIQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Identification: Name, email address, and profile picture.
- Academic Profile: Educational history, GPA, field of study, and target degree levels.
- Application Materials: CVs, Statements of Purpose, and other documents uploaded to the AI Intelligence Vault.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with scholarship listings and AI features.
3. AI Data Processing
Our AI features (Matching Engine and Application Assistant) process your academic data and uploaded documents to provide personalized recommendations and drafting aid. Documents are processed using secure API integrations and are NOT used to train foundation models without your explicit opt-in.
4. How We Use Information
We use your data to:
- Calibrate the matching engine for relevant scholarships.
- Provide real-time feedback on application documents.
- Manage premium subscriptions and synchronization across devices.
- Improve app performance and user experience.
5. Data Security
We leverage enterprise-grade security via Firebase and Google Cloud Platform. Your data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. We implement strict access controls to ensure your sensitive application materials remain private.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share necessary data with:
- Cloud Service Providers: Google Cloud and Firebase for computing and datastores.
- AI Processing Partners: OpenAI for secure, real-time natural language analysis.
- Payment Processors: Apple and Google for secure subscription and checkout handling.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and export your personal data.
- Correct inaccuracies in your profile.
- Delete your account and all associated data permanently via the app settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data and application materials only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently erased from our active databases.
9. Children's Privacy
ScholarIQ does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at support@scholariq.net.