Privacy Policy

The Dan Herbatschek Scholarship (the “Scholarship,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Ramsey Theory Group. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit danherbatschekscholarship.com (the “Website”) or submit a scholarship application. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

The Website is owned and operated by Ramsey Theory Group on behalf of the Dan Herbatschek Scholarship. If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can reach us at info@ramseytheory.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Website:

• Application information: your name, email address, phone number, educational institution, field of study, academic standing, essays or written responses, and any supporting materials you submit.
• Contact information: details you provide when you complete a contact form or email us, including the content of your message.
• Automatically collected data: your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and similar usage data gathered through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Review, evaluate, and administer scholarship applications;
• Communicate with applicants about their submissions, awards, mentorship, and internship opportunities;
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form;
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our programs;
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our pages. These tools help us measure traffic and improve the user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Website and administer the Scholarship (such as hosting, email, and analytics providers), and with selected reviewers or mentors who evaluate applications. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain application and contact information for as long as necessary to administer the Scholarship, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and comply with applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@ramseytheory.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites, including Ramsey Theory Group. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for users who are old enough to apply for undergraduate or graduate study. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Ramsey Theory Group
Dan Herbatschek Scholarship
Email: info@ramseytheory.com