Effective Date: 2024-05-17

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Thank you for using ScholarPal, an educational platform dedicated to enhancing your academic experience. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. By accessing or using ScholarPal, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information when you use ScholarPal. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, academic institution, and any other information you provide voluntarily.

• Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with ScholarPal, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and the features you use.

• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you are using, such as device type, operating system, and browser type.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to provide you with ScholarPal services and to continually improve and enhance our offerings.

• Communication: We may use your email address to send you important updates, notifications, and information related to ScholarPal.

• Analytics: We use analytics tools to better understand how users interact with our platform, helping us improve functionality and user experience.

• Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

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3. Information Sharing

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We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist in providing ScholarPal services, and they may have access to your information for that purpose.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

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4. Your Choices

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You have choices regarding the collection and use of your information:

• Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving non-essential communications from ScholarPal.

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your ScholarPal account settings.

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5. Security

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We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the ScholarPal website.

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7. Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@scholarpal.ca

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By using ScholarPal, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.