Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Urega Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a scholarship application
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in our programs or events
• Make a donation

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, address, educational background, and other relevant details.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing scholarship applications
• Communicating with you about our programs and services
• Sending newsletters and updates
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and ensuring security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our website and programs
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and improve our services.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to restrict processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 12 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: