SFO Network

Last Updated: January 2026

At Share Funding Opportunities (SFO) Network ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, password, phone number, academic level, country of residence, and educational background.
Profile Information: Details about your academic interests, program levels, scholarship categories, and career aspirations.
Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send us through email, contact forms, or chat features.
Payment Information: If applicable, payment methods and billing information (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
Event Registration: Information submitted when registering for events, webinars, or workshops.
Content Submissions: Stories, testimonials, or other content you submit for publication.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including pages visited, time spent, clicks, and searches.
Device Information: Your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (precise location only with your explicit consent).
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Information from social media platforms if you link your account to ours.
Data from partners, sponsors, and other organizations for scholarship and event information.
Publicly available information for verification and fraud prevention purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
To personalize your experience and recommend relevant scholarships and opportunities.
To create and manage your account, process transactions, and send administrative communications.
To send newsletters, event invitations, and promotional materials (which you can opt out of).
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To conduct research, analytics, and measure the effectiveness of our Services.
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, security incidents, and other illegal activities.
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
To protect the rights, privacy, safety, and property of SFO Network, our users, and the public.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing.

3.2 Partners & Sponsors

With your consent, we may share relevant information with scholarship providers, universities, and event sponsors to facilitate opportunities.

3.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law, such as responding to court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and certain data uses.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your information in a portable format.
Right to Object: You can object to certain processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sfonetwork.org.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information and terminate the child's account promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Services from outside the country where we operate, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@sfonetwork.org

Address: SFO Network Head Office, [City], [Country]

Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

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