Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jul 1, 2025

ScholarsPlaybook LLC (“ScholarsPlaybook,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use ScholarsPlaybook.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

When you use our Site, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected:

Personal & Profile Information:

• Name
• School name
• Personal introduction (“your intro”)
• Scholarship essays you upload
• Academic statistics (e.g., GPA, SAT and/or ACT scores)
• Extracurricular activities
• Awards and honors
• Ethnicity
• Phone number
• Email address
• Venmo link (for payments to scholarship contributors)

Usage Data:

• Browsing and purchase history on the Site
• Account activity (logins, uploads, downloads, edits)

Technical Data:

• Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system)
• IP address
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at scholarsplaybook@gmail.com, and we will promptly delete it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To display your uploaded essays and academic profile to scholarship applicants, clients, and the public as part of our services
• To process payments to you via the Venmo link you provide
• To improve, personalize, and maintain the Site
• To communicate with you about your account, transactions, or support inquiries
• To detect, investigate, and prevent plagiarism, fraud, and abuse
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

• Public Display: Essays, academic profiles, and related materials you upload may be displayed publicly as part of the services you opt into.
• Plagiarism Investigations: If plagiarism, fraud, or misconduct is suspected, we may share relevant information (including browsing history, purchase history, and activity logs) with scholarship organizations or appropriate authorities.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate and maintain the Site (e.g., hosting services, payment processors).
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly without them.

Retention of Data

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide services to you, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us at support@scholarsplaybook.com.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information we hold
• Update or correct your account information
• Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
• Opt out of communications by contacting us

For assistance, email us at scholarsplaybook@gmail.com

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for users age 13 and older. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to use the Site and agree to these policies.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will delete the information promptly.

Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Please review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
scholarsplaybook@gmail.com