Last Updated: 09.10.2024

At Subhash Chandra Bose Scholarship Foundation (“SCBSF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.scbsf.com (the “Website”) and utilize our services. By accessing or using our Website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

SCBSF is dedicated to empowering students through scholarships, educational resources, career counseling, and events. We understand the importance of your personal information and are committed to protecting it in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register on our Website
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Participate in events, seminars, or workshops
  • Contact us for inquiries or support

This information may include:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Phone number
  • Educational background
  • Academic transcripts
  • Financial information (for scholarship eligibility)
  • Photographs or identification documents
  • Any other information you choose to provide

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about you automatically when you access our Website. This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit on our Website
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Referral source (how you arrived at our Website)
  • Other diagnostic data

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us:

  • Recognize you when you return to our Website
  • Understand your preferences
  • Improve site functionality and performance
  • Analyze Website traffic and usage

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Website.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Website.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize content.

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Provision of Services: To process scholarship applications, provide educational resources, and deliver our services.
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and respond to your inquiries.
  • Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your interests.
  • Analytics: To monitor usage patterns, improve our Website and services.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

a. With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information when you provide explicit consent for a specific purpose.

b. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and delivering services, such as:

  • IT and hosting services
  • Payment processors
  • Email communication services
  • Event management platforms

These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are restricted from using it for any other purpose.

c. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

d. Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to:

  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of you or others
  • Investigate and defend against legal claims or allegations

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure servers and encryption
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls to personal information

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to remove such information from our records.

10. Opt-Out Policy

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by:

  • Following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication
  • Contacting us directly at [email address]

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to our services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Disclaimer

SCBSF is committed to providing accurate and reliable information. However, we do not represent or warrant that the content on our Website is complete or current. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: info@scbsf.com
  • Phone:  +91 94749 02410
  • Address: Subhash Chandra Bose Scholarship Foundation, Kolkata West Bengal, India