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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

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Invest N Others ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through the HiddenGems Scholarship Finder mobile application (the "App").

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This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it to match you with scholarship opportunities, and your rights regarding your data.

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1. Information We Collect

To provide you with accurate "Hidden Gem" scholarship matches, we collect specific information about you.

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.

  • Profile & Matching Data: To power our "Smart Matching" algorithm, we collect details such as:

    • Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, location).

    • Education details (e.g., GPA, grade level, major, university/college of interest).

    • Personal attributes, hobbies, interests, and extracurricular activities.

    • Financial need indicators (if applicable for specific need-based grants).

  • Communications: Any information provided when you contact support or provide feedback.

B. Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Details on how you use the App, such as which scholarships you view, save, or export.

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system (iOS/Android), unique device identifiers, and IP address.

  • Purchase History: Information regarding your subscription status (e.g., Free Trial vs. Premium), processed securely through the Apple App Store (we do not store your direct credit card numbers).

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Scholarship Matching: This is the core function of the App. We analyze your Profile Data to filter our database and present you with relevant, low-competition scholarship opportunities.

  • App Functionality: To allow you to save favorites and export lists to PDF/CSV.

  • Communication: To send you "Nudge" notifications (if enabled), welcome emails, updates on new scholarships, and subscription alerts.

  • Improvement: To analyze user trends and improve our algorithm and app performance.

 

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting services, email delivery services like Mailchimp/SendGrid, or analytics providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of Invest N Others or our users.

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4. Data Retention and Security

  • Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access.

  • Retention: We retain your profile data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal identifiers are removed from our active databases, though some anonymized data may be kept for statistical analysis.

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5. Children’s Privacy

Our App is intended for high school and college students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately.

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6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your account and data.

  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

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7. Changes to This 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.

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8. Contact Us

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

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