Privacy Policy

 Scholar Smarts Educational and Employment Systems (“Scholar Smarts,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students, families, volunteers, donors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, register for programs, submit consent forms, or make payments or donations.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Parent or guardian contact information
• Student information required for program registration and participation (such as name, grade level, and school)
• Consent and authorization form information
• Payment and donation information
• Basic technical data such as IP address or browser type for website functionality

We collect only the minimum amount of information necessary to operate our programs and services.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used to:

• Register students and manage program participation
• Communicate with families, students, volunteers, and supporters
• Process payments, donations, and program fees
• Maintain records for nonprofit reporting and compliance
• Improve our programs, services, and website operations

Payment Collection & Security

All payments and donations made through our website are securely processed by Helcim, a third-party payment processor. Scholar Smarts does not store or have direct access to full credit card or banking information. Helcim uses industry-standard security measures to protect financial data.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared only:

• With trusted service providers (such as payment processors) as needed to operate our services
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process

Data Protection

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Children’s Privacy

Scholar Smarts serves middle and high school students. We collect limited student information online only for registration and consent purposes and do so with appropriate parent or guardian authorization. Student information is used solely for educational and program-related activities.

Your Rights & Choices

You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at the email address below.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
scholarsmartstraining@gmail.com