Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9/10/2025
Last Updated: 9/10/2025

Nomadiq Scholars (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a student-led platform dedicated to sharing global travel and learning experiences. We value the trust of students, parents, and educators, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information on our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Voluntarily Submitted Information
- Names, email addresses, or school affiliation when you submit a story, join our mailing list, or contact us.
- Written stories, images, or videos that contributors voluntarily share for publication.
Automatic Information
- Basic analytics data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited) collected through Wix or Google Analytics.
- Cookies that help improve site performance and remember preferences.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

Publish and share student stories and travel experiences.
Communicate with contributors about submissions, updates, or site features.
Maintain site safety and functionality.
Improve educational resources and visitor engagement.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Children’s Privacy

Nomadiq Scholars is a student-focused project and takes children’s privacy seriously:

In compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), children under 13 should only submit content with parental or teacher guidance.
Any personal contact information from children under 13 will be collected only with verifiable parental consent and will not be shared publicly.
Published stories will be attributed only in the way the contributor requests (e.g., first name, initials, or anonymous).

Parents/guardians may request to review, update, or remove their child’s information at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

With Consent: If a student and their parent/guardian agree for us to share their story or media.
With Service Providers: Wix and Google Analytics may process data on our behalf to operate the website.
For Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect site integrity and safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve navigation and user experience.
Collect anonymous site traffic statistics.

Visitors can disable cookies through their browser settings, though some site functions may be limited.

6. Content Ownership & Submissions

Contributors retain ownership of their original work (stories, images, videos).
By submitting content, contributors grant Nomadiq Scholars a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, display, and promote the work on the website and related educational platforms.
We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, appropriateness, and alignment with educational goals.

7. Security

We use Wix’s built-in safeguards, including SSL encryption, to help protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Access/Correction: You may request access to or correction of personal information.
Removal: Parents may request that their child’s content or information be removed.
Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from email lists at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Nomadiq Scholars
Email: nomadiqscholars@gmail.com