Privacy Policy

StipendSmart ("we," "us," or "our") operates https://stipendsmart.com/ (the "Site"). This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you give us directly

• Email address, if you sign up for our newsletter or waitlist
• Any information you submit through a contact form

Information collected automatically

• Basic analytics data, such as pages visited, referring site, device/browser type, and approximate location (city/region level, derived from IP address)
• Cookies used for analytics and for tracking affiliate referrals (see below)

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as government ID numbers, financial account details, or health information) through this Site.

Affiliate Links and Cookies

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party learning platforms (such as Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and Pluralsight). When you click one of these links, the third party — or an affiliate network acting on their behalf, such as Impact — may place a cookie on your device to track that the referral came from this Site. This is standard practice for affiliate marketing and is described further in our Affiliate Disclosure.

We do not control the cookies or data practices of these third-party platforms or affiliate networks. Please review their own privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletter or waitlist emails, if you've signed up (you can unsubscribe anytime)
• Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve it
• Respond to questions submitted through a contact form
• Track affiliate referrals so commissions are attributed correctly

What We Don't Do

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Your Choices

• You can unsubscribe from any email list using the link in each email.
• You can control cookies through your browser settings; note that blocking cookies may affect how affiliate links function.
• If you'd like your data deleted or have questions about what we hold, contact us at contact@stipendsmart.com.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Email us at contact@stipendsmart.com.