Privacy Policy

Dafric Foundation (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our scholarship application services.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you create an account, complete a scholarship application, or contact us. This may include:

• Personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and national ID number.
• Academic information including your school, level of study, grades, and academic history.
• Family and financial information used to assess scholarship eligibility and need.
• Supporting documents you choose to upload as part of an application.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Process, review, and make decisions on scholarship applications.
• Communicate with you about your applications, account, and important updates.
• Verify the information you provide and prevent fraud.
• Improve our services and the experience on our website.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with our authorised staff and review partners who help administer scholarships, or where required by law. Anyone with access is bound by appropriate confidentiality obligations.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encryption of passwords and restricted access to application data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Some applicants may be minors. Where required, we collect parental or guardian consent before processing a minor's personal information for a scholarship application.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our contact page.