Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you submit the contact form, apply for a scholarship, register for the student portal, or message us on WhatsApp:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity & contact details | Full name, email address, phone number |
| Application details | Area of interest, educational background, supporting messages |
| Communications | Messages sent via our contact form, email, or WhatsApp |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, pages visited (via standard server/analytics logs) |
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form or email;
- To process and evaluate scholarship and training applications;
- To assist with flight and hotel bookings you request for workshops or conferences;
- To send updates about programs, deadlines, or scholarship opportunities you've opted into;
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of our website.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on your consent, to take steps at your request before entering into a service (for example, a scholarship or training application), and to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Sharing of Information
Zebra Foundation does not sell your personal information under any circumstances.
We may share limited information with:
- Trusted service providers who help us operate the website, send emails, or process payments (bound by confidentiality obligations);
- Partner universities or institutions, only where necessary to process a scholarship or admissions request you initiated;
- Airlines, hotels, or travel providers, only to the extent needed to complete a booking you requested;
- Authorities, where required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or to protect our rights.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies (including those from embedded services such as Google Maps and social media widgets) to remember preferences and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some site functionality.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy — for example, for the duration of a scholarship cycle plus a reasonable period for record-keeping — unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, but no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or record-keeping requirements;
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time (e.g., unsubscribing from our newsletter).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our Services, including scholarship applications, are intended for individuals who are at least 16 years of age or the applicable age of digital consent in their jurisdiction. Where a minor applies with parental or guardian involvement, we process the information solely for the purpose of the application.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites (partner universities, social media platforms, travel providers). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us: