Privacy Policy
MiroScholarship ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at miroscholarship.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
When you subscribe to our email newsletter or contact us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message or content you send us
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party tools. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- The pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- The website that referred you to us
- Your device type and operating system
We use this data to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content. We do not use this data to personally identify you.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Keep the website functioning properly
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse traffic patterns through tools like Google Analytics
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that doing so may affect how some parts of the site function.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve our scholarship listings, blog content, and career resources
- Send you newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your questions or contact form messages
- Understand how our content is being used so we can make it better
- Comply with legal obligations where required
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We participate in the Google AdSense programme. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads on our site based on your previous visits to our website and other websites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info. For more information on how Google collects and uses data when you use our site, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics – website traffic analysis (Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense – advertising (Privacy Policy)
- Mailchimp / Email provider – newsletter delivery
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages are kept for up to 12 months unless there is an ongoing reason to keep them longer.
7. Data Transfers
MiroScholarship is based in Malaysia. If you are visiting from outside Malaysia, your information may be transferred to and processed on servers in other countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely regardless of where it is processed.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Ask us to delete your data
- Withdraw consent for email communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email we send
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@miroscholarship.com.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our site contains links to external scholarship and university websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: