Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that allows us to provide a personalized and secure experience:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and account credentials.
• Academic Data: Educational background, university preferences, scholarship interests, and relevant documents uploaded for mentor review.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the Platform, including log data, device information, and communication history within the system.

2. How We Use Information

Agaaw uses your data to facilitate the core functions of our mentorship ecosystem:

• To create and manage your secure user account.
• To match students with the most relevant mentors based on academic goals.
• To process transactions and mentorship session bookings.
• To improve our Platform's performance and user interface.
• To send important updates regarding scholarships and platform features.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Information is shared only in the following contexts:

• Between Mentors & Students: Limited profile information is shared to facilitate the mentorship relationship.
• Service Providers: We work with trusted partners for hosting, payment processing, and security, all of whom are bound by strict confidentiality.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law to protect our rights or comply with a judicial proceeding.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption for all data transmissions and secure hashed storage for passwords. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we encourage users to maintain strong account security.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Agaaw uses cookies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze how the Platform is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

6. User Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or fix any inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data from our systems.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party scholarship websites or universities. Agaaw is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we recommend reviewing their individual policies.

8. Updates to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Significant updates will be communicated through the Platform or via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at: