Last Updated: June 17, 2025
Fellowships Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website fellowshipsguide.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Website, including when you interact with features such as the Sassy Social Share plugin. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Website:
a. Personal Information
- Contact Information: If you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or inquiries), we may collect your name, email address, or other contact details.
- User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or other content you submit to the Website may include personal information.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience, analyze Website usage, and personalize content. Cookies may store information such as your preferences or session data.
c. Social Sharing via Sassy Social Share
- Our Website uses the Sassy Social Share plugin to enable you to share content on social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). When you use these sharing features, the respective third-party platforms may collect information about you, such as your IP address, browser type, or the page you are sharing. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which govern their use of your data. We do not control or take responsibility for the data collection practices of these third-party platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Website.
- To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
- To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if you have opted in).
- To analyze Website usage and improve our content, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
- To enable social sharing features through the Sassy Social Share plugin.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, such as hosting providers, analytics services, or email marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Social Media Platforms: When you use the Sassy Social Share plugin, your interactions may be shared with the respective social media platforms, subject to their privacy policies.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Fellowships Guide, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features, including the Sassy Social Share plugin.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including those accessed via the Sassy Social Share plugin. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email or form link]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We will ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@fellowshipsguide.com
Thank you for trusting Fellowships Guide with your information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure online experience.