Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01/01/2026
Welcome to Sanford Scholars (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website www.sanfordscholars.com and any related subpages (the “Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Purpose of This Policy. This Policy explains how we collect and handle your data so you can make informed decisions when engaging with us. It applies when you:
   • Visit or browse our Website
   • Engage with features such as chat, user submissions, or electronic messaging
   • Opt into email newsletters or marketing communications
   • Purchase services, digital products, courses, or memberships
   • Interact with our ads or marketing content on third party platforms
   This Policy does not apply to data collected offline or through third party websites, affiliates, or service providers.

2. Age Requirements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not submit personal information. If we learn that we have collected information from someone under 16, we will promptly delete it. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us at sanfordscholars@gmail.com.

3. Information We Collect. We may collect various types of personal information including:
   • Personal identifiers such as name, email address, phone number, and billing address
   • Financial information such as payment details
   • Geolocation data including IP address
   • Demographic information such as age or occupation
   • Internet and device activity such as browser type and usage behavior
   • Authentication data such as social media usernames
   • Media such as photos or videos you upload
   Information is collected either directly from you or automatically through cookies and tracking technologies.

4. Sources of Information. We collect information directly from you through forms, purchases, subscriptions, and account creation. We may also collect information from third parties including:
   • Payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal
   • Analytics providers such as Google Analytics
   • Social media platforms if you interact with our content
   • Email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or ConvertKit
   • Advertising platforms such as Google Ads or Facebook Ads
   Automated technologies such as cookies, pixels, web beacons, surveys, feedback tools, or affiliate tracking may also be used.

5. User Generated Content and Intellectual Property. If you submit content such as testimonials, reviews, images, or videos, you grant us a non exclusive, royalty free, worldwide license to use that content for marketing and promotional purposes. Content is shared at your own risk, and we cannot control how publicly shared content is used by others.

6. Digital Products, Courses, and Memberships. When you purchase a digital product or join a course or membership, we may collect engagement data such as course progress and completion history. This information is used to personalize your experience and ensure access to purchased materials.

7. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to:
   • Understand how users interact with our Website
   • Personalize content and browsing experience
   • Improve functionality and performance
   You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. You may opt out of targeted advertising at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1

8. Third Party Tracking and Affiliate Marketing. Third parties may collect information such as IP address, device data, and browsing behavior for marketing or retargeting purposes. We may participate in affiliate programs and receive commissions from affiliate links. You can manage tracking preferences at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1

9. How We Use Your Information. We may use your information to:
   • Personalize your Website experience
   • Process payments and purchases
   • Communicate about orders, services, or support
   • Send marketing and promotional communications
   • Improve Website performance and offerings
   • Comply with legal obligations
   • Create testimonials or case studies with consent

10. Data Sharing and Disclosure. We may share your information with service providers such as payment processors, shipping or digital delivery providers, email marketing platforms, hosting and IT services, and analytics providers. We may also share information with affiliates and partners for affiliate tracking or joint promotions, with advertising and social media platforms using non identifiable data, with legal authorities when required by law, and during business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions. We do not sell personal information for direct financial compensation, though certain tracking activities may qualify as a sale under laws such as the CCPA. You may opt out by contacting sanfordscholars@gmail.com.

11. Consumer Privacy Rights. Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
    • Access to your personal data
    • Correction of inaccurate data
    • Deletion of personal data
    • Opt out of data sales or targeted advertising
    • Data portability
    To exercise your rights, contact sanfordscholars@gmail.com.

12. Data Retention. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill business or legal purposes. You may request deletion unless retention is legally required.

13. Data Security. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, though no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

14. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control. Our Website may respond to Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control signals, though not all tracking can be fully disabled. Learn more at https://globalprivacycontrol.org.

15. Changes to This Policy. We may update this Policy periodically. The Last Updated date reflects the most current version. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

16. Contact Us. If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at sanfordscholars@gmail.com or via the contact form at https://sanfordscholars.com/contact.