Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Niels & Nelson Scholarship Foundation Inc. (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit scholarship applications, donate to our organization, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
When you interact with us, you may provide information such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Educational background
- Scholarship application details
- Financial information provided for scholarship eligibility
- Donation information (amount, payment method—processed by third-party payment processors)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
C. Third-Party Information
We may receive information from:
- Payment processors
- Scholarship recommenders
- Educational institutions (if an applicant authorizes such sharing)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for purposes including:
- Processing and reviewing scholarship applications
- Communicating with applicants, donors, and stakeholders
- Managing donations and issuing tax receipts
- Improving our website and services
- Maintaining compliance with legal and financial reporting obligations
- Preventing fraud and protecting security
- Sending updates, newsletters, and announcements (you may opt out at any time)
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information only with:
- Scholarship committee members evaluating applications
- Service providers, such as payment processors, email services, and cloud storage
- Legal authorities, when required to comply with law, regulation, or court order
- Affiliated partners, only with your consent (e.g., recommending applicants for additional programs)
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
4. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Processing applications
- Maintaining donor records
- Legal and financial recordkeeping requirements
When information is no longer needed, we dispose of it securely.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any rights, contact us at the email below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Customize content
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16, depending on jurisdiction) without parental consent.
If we learn that we collected information from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Effective Date” will reflect the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Niels & Nelson Scholarship Foundation Inc.
Unit 18f Kingswood Arcade Kingswood Condo P. Ocampo St. La Paz Makati, Fourth District
0933 863 9601
sherwinmerca@gmail.com