This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how Schemezaar.site collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

1. Who We Are

Schemezaar.site is an informational website providing updates on government schemes, scholarships, and related programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
  • IP address, browser type, and device information (via cookies or analytics)
  • Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., financial, health, or biometric data).

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

  • Send you updates, newsletters, or relevant notifications (only with consent)
  • Improve our website and content based on user behavior
  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (when you opt-in to our newsletter or contact us)
  • Legitimate interests (for website functionality and analytics)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate security measures (such as HTTPS and firewalls) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

8. Data Transfers

We do not knowingly transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If it becomes necessary, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and analytics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (optional link) for more details.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that may collect data. These tools operate under their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them.