Privacy Policy

About this policy

This Privacy Policy describes information handled in connection with smithandmooreupliftscholarship.com, the informational website of the Smith & Moore Uplift Scholarship, based in Houston, Texas. It covers our website and communications with us. Bold.org, Google, and other linked services have their own privacy practices.

Information you provide

If you email us, we receive your email address, your message, and information you choose to include. We use this information to respond to questions, manage scholarship-related communications, and address requests. Please do not email passwords, Social Security numbers, payment-card details, or other unnecessary sensitive information. This website does not provide a scholarship application upload form or accept donation payments directly.

Website visits, cookies, and hosting

Our hosting and security services may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser and device details, requested pages, referring pages, and visit times to deliver the website, maintain performance, understand site traffic, and protect against misuse. WordPress may use cookies for login and other necessary functions. You can manage cookies through your browser; restricting them may affect some features. The scholarship theme does not add advertising pixels or a separate marketing analytics service.

Applications and donations through Bold.org

Applications and donations take place on Bold.org. Bold.org and its service providers handle account, application, and payment information under their own policies. Scholarship organizers may receive application information made available to them through that platform for scholarship administration. For platform data and privacy choices, review Bold.org’s Privacy Policy and contact Bold.org directly. This policy does not replace Bold.org’s policy.

Gallery photos and third-party services

Scholar profiles, biographies, and event photographs on this website are publicly visible. Some gallery images load directly from Google Drive, which means your browser contacts Google when those images appear, even if you do not click a link. Those requests may disclose your IP address and browser information to Google. The celebration film and full-resolution photo links also open Google services. See Google’s Privacy Policy. Website hosting is provided by GoDaddy; see GoDaddy’s Privacy Policy.

How information may be shared

Information may be shared with the people and service providers who help operate the website, respond to inquiries, or administer the scholarship, as needed for those purposes. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or to address fraud, security incidents, or other misuse. Publicly posted profiles and photographs can be viewed, copied, or indexed by others; removing an item from this site may not remove copies held elsewhere.

Retention and security

Information is retained as needed for communications, scholarship administration, recordkeeping, security, and applicable legal obligations. Retention may differ among email, hosting, and scholarship-platform providers. No website or method of electronic communication can guarantee complete security.

Your choices and requests

Contact support@smithandmooreupliftscholarship.com to request access, correction, or deletion of information we hold, or to raise a concern about a published photograph or profile. Identify the relevant page or item and describe your request without sending unnecessary sensitive information. We may need to verify your identity and may retain records where required or permitted by law. Applicable rights depend on your location and circumstances; this policy does not limit rights provided by law. For records controlled by Bold.org or Google, use that provider’s privacy-request process.

Children’s privacy

This informational website is not designed to collect information directly from children under 13. A parent or guardian who believes a child has sent us personal information can contact support@smithandmooreupliftscholarship.com to request review and removal. Scholarship applicants must follow Bold.org’s age and account requirements.

Updates and contact

We may update this policy when website features or information practices change. The effective date identifies the current version. Privacy questions: Smith & Moore Uplift Scholarship, Houston, Texas; support@smithandmooreupliftscholarship.com.