We may collect the following types of information from you:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, school information, and other details you provide when applying for scholarships, filling out forms, or contacting us.
Payment Information: For donations made through PayPal, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, or other platforms (processed securely through third-party payment providers).
Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data.
We use your information for the following purposes:
To process scholarship applications and communicate with applicants
To manage donations and issue receipts
To respond to inquiries and provide support
To improve our website, programs, and services
To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (only if you opt-in)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:
With service providers who assist us in operating our website or processing donations (e.g., payment platforms, hosting providers)
To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of Beyond the Proof Scholars and others
With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. While we take steps to secure your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or update your personal information
Request the deletion of your personal data
Opt-out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at btps@beyondtheproofscholars.org.
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 their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Beyond the Proof Scholars does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
