Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 3, 2026 · Effective: June 3, 2026

FCS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ("FCS Scholar", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.fcsscholar.buzz (the "Site") or interact with our services.

FCS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is the data controller for any personal data collected through this Site. Our registered office is 1315 Dayton Ave NW, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160-8756, United States.

1. Information We Collect

• Information you provide: When you contact us or apply for scholarships, we collect your name, email, phone, academic information, and application materials.
• Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed.
• Cookies: Essential cookies for Site functionality; analytics cookies to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process scholarship applications and award decisions
• To communicate with applicants and recipients
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To improve our programs and website

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Our legal bases include: consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate business interests.

4. Data Sharing

We may share data with educational institutions (for award disbursement), service providers, and authorities when required. We do not sell personal information.

5. Cookies

Essential cookies enable Site functionality. Manage via browser settings.

6. Security

We employ TLS encryption, secure infrastructure, and access controls to protect your data.

7. Retention

• Inquiries: 2 years
• Application records: 3 years after decision
• Analytics: 26 months

8. Your Rights

You may access, rectify, erase, or object to processing. Contact huaqiang@fcsscholar.buzz.

California (CCPA)

Right to know, delete, and opt-out. FCS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE does not sell personal information.

9. International Transfers

Data may be stored in the United States.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services respect the privacy of all applicants. For applicants under 16, we require parental consent and do not retain data longer than necessary.

11. Changes

Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

12. Contact

• Email: huaqiang@fcsscholar.buzz
• Phone: +1 (435) 393-4150
• Mail: FCS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, 1315 Dayton Ave NW, Washington Court House, OH 43160-8756, United States

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