Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 February 2026
Last Updated: 17 February 2026

Welcome to sabscholarship.com, an independent digital platform dedicated to helping Indian students access verified information on scholarships, fellowships, educational opportunities and government welfare schemes.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website. By using sabscholarship.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

About Us

sabscholarship.com is owned and operated by S. N. Jabin, an experienced Scholarship Content Specialist with over 5 years of expertise in verifying and publishing scholarship-related information.

Our mission is to ensure that no deserving student misses educational opportunities due to misinformation, outdated data, or lack of awareness.

sabscholarship.com is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with any government body, institution, or scholarship provider unless explicitly stated.

Information We Collect

sabscholarship.com does not require user registration and does not ask for sensitive personal details such as bank accounts, passwords, or OTPs.

However, we may collect the following types of data:

Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • Browser type & version
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral sources

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Personal Data (Voluntary Submission)

You may voluntarily provide personal information when:

  • Contacting us via email or contact forms
  • Submitting feedback or correction requests

Personal details may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you choose to share

We use this data solely to respond to your queries.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

sabscholarship.com may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze visitor behavior and traffic patterns
  • Enhance user experience
  • Ensure website security and performance

Cookies do not store sensitive personal information such as bank details or passwords.

Users can disable cookies through their browser settings without affecting access to essential website content. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Use of Information

We use collected data to:

  • Improve content quality and accuracy
  • Enhance user experience
  • Monitor website performance
  • Respond to user inquiries
  • Prevent technical issues or misuse

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data for commercial marketing.

Data Retention

We retain voluntarily submitted personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Maintain communication records
  • Comply with legal obligations

After this period, data may be securely deleted.

Editorial Independence & YMYL Accuracy Standards

As our content relates to financial assistance (YMYL category), we maintain strict editorial accuracy and integrity. Information is verified through official government and institutional sources such as:

  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
  • UGC & AICTE circulars
  • State education portals (e.g., TS EPass, MahaDBT, DCE Kerala)
  • Gazette notices & institutional bulletins

Our listings include:

  • Eligibility criteria
  • Deadlines
  • Application process
  • Required documents
  • Official links

A “Last Updated” timestamp is included for transparency.

Advertising & Monetization

Currently, sabscholarship.com does not display third-party advertisements.

In the future, we may use advertising services such as Google AdSense to support website operations. If advertising services are introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

We will ensure transparency regarding any third-party data collection practices at that time.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interest (improving website functionality and security)
  • User consent (when submitting contact forms or accepting cookies)

Users have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites (e.g., government portals, institutions, application platforms).
We are not responsible for:

  • Content on external websites
  • Their privacy practices
  • Their data handling policies

Users should review third-party privacy policies before engaging with them.

Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Data alteration
  • Misuse or disclosure

However, no online transmission can guarantee complete security.

Children’s Privacy

This website does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Our content is intended for students, parents, and counselors seeking scholarship information.

User Rights

Users may request:

  • Clarification on data usage
  • Correction of personal information
  • Deletion of voluntarily shared data

To request any of the above, please contact us at scholarshiponline1@gmail.com

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
The revised date will be posted at the top of this page.

Continued use of sabscholarship.com after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.