This policy explains what information the South Sudan Scholars Institute ("SSSI", "we", "our") collects from people who use this website, and what we do with it. We collect only what we need to deliver our services.
Information we collect
- Information you give us: name, email, country, education level, and other details you submit through our contact, newsletter, volunteer, mentor, partnership, or webinar registration forms.
- Information collected automatically: standard web analytics such as pages visited, device type, and approximate location, collected via Google Analytics if enabled.
How we use information
- To respond to your messages and questions.
- To send scholarship alerts, webinar invitations, and updates you have opted in to receive.
- To match students with mentors and process volunteer or partnership applications.
- To improve our website and programs through aggregate analytics.
How we store information
Form submissions are stored in our secured database. Only authorized SSSI team members can access them. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
Your rights
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. Email sssischolars@gmail.com.
Cookies
This site uses essential cookies and may use analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Children's privacy
Many of our users are secondary school students. We do not knowingly collect more information than necessary to provide our services. Parents or guardians may contact us to review or remove a student's information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our services evolve. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.