Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 February 2026
Last Updated: 03 May 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Our mission is to ensure that no deserving student misses educational opportunities due to misinformation, outdated data, or lack of awareness.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 using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, as described in this Privacy Policy.

We use third-party vendors, including Google, that use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites.

These cookies may collect non-personal data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • User interaction data

Users can control cookie usage through their browser settings or through Google Ads Settings.

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 personal data. However, third-party services such as Google AdSense may use cookies and collected data for advertising, personalization, and analytics purposes.

Third-Party Advertising & Data Use

We partner with third-party vendors, including Google, to display advertisements.

These vendors may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information for advertising purposes, including personalized ad delivery.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

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

We use third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Ads displayed on this website may be personalized or non-personalized depending on user consent, location, and applicable regulations.

Google AdSense uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Show personalized or non-personalized ads
  • Analyze ad performance
  • Improve ad relevance

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie, which enables it and its partners to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.

Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

To learn more about how Google uses data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

We do not control or have access to data collected directly by third-party advertisers.

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.

Where required (such as in the European Economic Area), users will be presented with a cookie consent banner to manage preferences for personalized and non-personalized advertising.

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.