Cookie Policy
This Scholarship Globe Cookie Policy explains what website cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie settings. Cookies help the site function securely and reliably, remember your preferences, and provide aggregated insights so we can improve your experience. We use a mix of essential, performance & analytics, functionality, and advertising cookies as described below. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Copyright Terms.
By continuing to browse Scholarship Globe, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined here. Where required by law, non‑essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising) will only be set with your consent. You can change your choices at any time in your browser or by following the steps in Managing & Disabling Cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device when you visit a site. They are widely used to make websites work, to enable features (like staying logged in), to remember your preferences (such as language or filters), and to provide aggregated insights about how visitors interact with pages. Unlike local storage, cookies can be accessed by the server on subsequent requests, which helps with secure sessions and login persistence.
Cookies can be first‑party (set by Scholarship Globe) or third‑party (set by external services we use, like Google). They may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted). Persistent cookies help us recognize your device across visits so we can improve your experience over time.
- Examples: authentication/session IDs, load‑balancing, analytics identifiers, ad measurement tags
- Typical purposes: security, performance, personalization, usage analytics, and advertising relevance
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and how they improve your experience on Scholarship Globe. Below are the main categories we rely on and examples of how they work in practice.
- Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality, including page navigation, security, and user sessions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Examples include session identifiers, load‑balancing, and security tokens.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to measure how visitors interact with the site so we can improve content and usability. We use Google Analytics to gather aggregated insights such as page views, traffic sources, and time on page. These insights help us prioritize improvements and track the impact of design changes.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember choices such as saved preferences and display settings to provide a more personalized experience. For example, we may remember the filters you last used so your searches feel seamless.
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver more relevant ads and limit ad frequency. We use Google AdSense and related Google products for this purpose. These cookies also help detect invalid traffic and improve reporting accuracy.
Where required by law, non‑essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising) are only used with your consent. You can change your preferences at any time using your browser settings or any consent tools we provide.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies help keep the site secure and reliable, and they allow us to understand and improve how Scholarship Globe is used. We combine cookie signals with other privacy‑respecting measures to enhance usability and relevance.
- Security & sessions: protect accounts, maintain login state, and mitigate abuse
- Preferences: remember saved filters, view settings, and UI choices
- Performance: monitor page speed and stability to improve Core Web Vitals
- Analytics: measure traffic patterns, popular pages, and site navigation flows
- Advertising: show more relevant ads, limit repeat impressions, and detect fraud (via Google AdSense)
- Diagnostics & testing: support error analysis and A/B tests for new features
Third‑Party Cookies
We work with trusted partners that provide analytics, advertising, and embedded services. When you interact with these services, they may set their own cookies in accordance with their policies. These partners may process data in jurisdictions outside your home country; please review their policies to understand how your data is collected, used, and retained.
- Google Analytics: Helps measure and analyze usage trends (e.g., page views, session duration, and referring sources). Common cookies include _ga, _gid, and _gat. Learn more at Google’s partner sites policy or opt out via the Analytics Opt‑out Add‑on.
- Google AdSense: Uses cookies for ad personalization, frequency capping, fraud prevention, and performance reporting. Manage preferences in Google Ad Settings and learn more about Google advertising cookies.
Some social networks and content providers (e.g., embedded videos or share buttons) may also set cookies when their content appears on our site. You can often control ad personalization and privacy settings directly in those platforms.
Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can manage or disable website cookies at any time in your browser settings. If you block certain cookies (especially Essential cookies), some features may not work as intended—such as staying logged in, saving preferences, or loading content quickly.
If a consent banner or preferences tool is available in your region, you can also update your choices there. Cookie settings are device‑ and browser‑specific, so you may need to repeat these steps on each device and browser you use.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We periodically review this policy to ensure it reflects our current use of cookies and related technologies. Updates may be made to clarify language, reflect new features, or comply with evolving regulations (for example, changes to consent requirements or cross‑border transfer rules).
If we make material changes—such as introducing new categories of cookies or using data in new ways—we will update this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., a banner or account notification). Your continued use of the site after changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: August 18, 2025
Your Choices & Consent
You have control over how website cookies are used. Where available, you can manage granular preferences via our cookie banner or settings tool. You can also withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or clearing cookies in your browser.
- Update choices in the cookie banner or preferences tool (when shown)
- Disable or delete cookies in your browser settings (see guides above)
- Manage ad personalization in Google Ad Settings
- Learn about broader ad choices at NAI and AdChoices
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Scholarship Globe Cookie Policy, our use of website cookies, or how to manage your cookie settings, we are here to help.
For faster support, include relevant details such as the page URL, your browser and device, your country/region, and any screenshots of messages you are seeing. This helps us diagnose and resolve issues more efficiently.
Reach us any time via our Contact Us page. We aim to respond as quickly as possible.