Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how Sport Scholarship USA, the scholarship agency, utilises personal information gathered during the application process.

 

We collect and utilise information from you and other website users to assess eligibility for a USA scholarship.

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What 'Personal Information' do we collect?

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i. We gather information when you register or use our services, participate in surveys, provide feedback, join our newsletter, or engage in competitions. Additionally, website usage data is collected through cookies. This may include:

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• Name

• Academic and Sporting Level

• Contact details (email, phone)

• Demographic information (address)

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We may need this information to offer optimal services and ensure the best experience when you seek to participate in a trial with Sport Scholarship USA for pursuing a scholarship in the USA.

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Why do we collect such 'Personal Information'​

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i. We gather information to assess your eligibility for earning a scholarship in the USA. If you consent, we may contact you via email, phone, or text to provide advice on your scholarship application.

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Sport Scholarship USA will not share your data for marketing purposes with external companies.

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For service delivery, we may share your details with American Universities, athletic associations, academic evaluators, schools, and colleges.

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Marketing

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i. We may send you information about our services that could be of interest. If you've consented to marketing, you can opt out later. You have the right to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes of Sport Scholarship USA.

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If you wish to stop receiving marketing communications, please email us at info@sportscholarshipusa.com

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Date Controller​

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i. The data controller for this website is: Sam Kelly Sport Scholarship USA Ltd, registered under 14629261. Our registered office is at 82 Saltergate, S401LG.

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Access to Your Information and Correction

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i. You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal information, contact us at the following address:

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Sam Kelly | Sport Scholarship USA Ltd, 82 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S401LG | info@sportscholarshipusa.com

 

We may make a small charge for this service.

 

We want to ensure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you believe is inaccurate.

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COOKIES

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i. Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior. This data is utilised to monitor visitor usage of the Sport Scholarship USA website and compile statistical reports on website activity.

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For more details, please visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org

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You have the option to set your browser to not accept cookies, and the above websites provide guidance on removing cookies. However, in some cases, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

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Applicable Legislation​

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i. In alignment with our business operations and internal computer systems, the Sport Scholarship USA website is structured to adhere to the following national and international legislations related to data protection and user privacy:

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• UK Data Protection Act 1988 (DPA)

• EU Data Protection Directive 1995 (DPD)

• EU General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR)

The site's compliance with these stringent regulations implies alignment with data protection and user privacy laws of various other countries and territories. If you have uncertainties regarding compliance with data protection and privacy laws in your country of residence, please contact our data protection officer for clarification.

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Our Third Party Data Processors

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i. We engage several third parties to handle personal data on our behalf. These entities are meticulously selected, and all of them adhere to the regulations outlined above.

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Third-Party Partners:

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Wix – Wix's Privacy Policy
HM Revenue & Customs – HMRC's Privacy Policy
Companies House – Companies House's Privacy Policy

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Please note that our privacy policy is exclusive to this website. When visiting external websites linked from ours, we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

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Data Breaches

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i. In the event of any unauthorised access to the databases of this website or those of our third-party data processors, we will promptly report the breach to all pertinent individuals and authorities within 72 hours, provided that it is evident that personally identifiable data has been compromised.

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Changes to Our Privacy Policy

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We routinely review our privacy policy and will post any revisions on this web page. The last update to this privacy policy was made on 31st January 2023.

 

Definitions

• Sport Scholarship USA: Sport Scholarship USA refers to the sole proprietorship operating under the name Sport Scholarship USA, located at 82 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

• SSU: SSU is the abbreviation for Sport Scholarship USA. Wherever SSU is mentioned, it refers to Sport Scholarship USA.

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation Act.

• Data Controller: The Data Controller is the natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly with others) determines the purposes and means of processing any personal information.

• Data Processor: A Data Processor is any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.

• Data Subject: A Data Subject is any living individual who uses our Service and whose Personal Data is being processed.