Privacy Policy

Spase626 values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have related to your data.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Scholarship submission data

  • Donation-related information (no credit card numbers are stored on our servers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may receive:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on site

Cookies or similar tracking tools may be used to improve user experience and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Review and process scholarship submissions

  • Communicate about scholarship updates, deadlines, and results

  • Respond to questions or messages you submit

  • Improve website experience and functionality

  • Provide donation confirmations and receipts

  • Share updates about our programs, events, and nonprofit initiatives

We will never sell your personal information.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your data.
However, no online system can guarantee 100% security.

4. Donations + Payment Processing

If you make a donation, payment information is processed by our third-party payment provider.
We do not collect or store full credit card information on our servers.

5. Scholarship Submissions

Materials submitted to apply for scholarships may be:

  • Stored for judging and archival purposes

  • Reviewed by our internal or external judges

  • Used anonymously for promotional, educational, or reporting purposes

Submitted work remains the property of the creator unless stated otherwise in contest Terms & Conditions.

6. Cookies + Tracking

We may use cookies to:

  • Improve site navigation

  • Monitor analytics

  • Personalize experience

You can disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services

We may share non-identifiable analytics information with trusted providers such as:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Analytics

  • Donation/payment platforms

These partners have their own privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is intended for users 13 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Update or correct your information

  • Delete your data

  • Withdraw consent

To submit a request:
Email: [contact@spase626.org]

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Revisions will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.