Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 6, 2025

StudentMart is an online platform dedicated to connecting students in East Africa with scholarships, freebies, and educational support opportunities. We do not provide funding, distribute resources, or approve scholarships. Instead, we facilitate connections between students, donors, and institutions through AI-powered matching. All freebies and donations are delivered directly to the student's verified educational institution.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with data protection laws across East African Community (EAC) countries. By using StudentMart, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We collect necessary information from students, donors, and other users such as names, contacts, identification details, school information, preferences, and verification documentation.

b. Automatically Collected Information

This includes device data, IP address, browser information, and usage analytics. Cookies are used for session management and personalization.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive verification data from schools, government systems, or payment partners like M-Pesa. Sensitive information is collected only with explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use data for account management, verification, matching scholarships, communication, fraud prevention, processing payments, improving the platform, and complying with legal requirements.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

Information may be shared with educational institutions, donors (with consent), service providers, legal authorities, or business successors. We never sell personal data.

4. Data Security

We use encryption, access controls, audits, and trained personnel to safeguard data. No system is completely secure, and users are encouraged to maintain strong passwords.

5. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your data. You may withdraw consent anytime.

6. Children's Privacy

Users under 18 require guardian consent. Guardians may request data deletion or corrections.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as needed for our services or legal requirements. Anonymized data may be kept for analytics.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Policy periodically. Continued use of StudentMart indicates acceptance of updated terms.

9. Contact Us

StudentMart
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0740 117218