Privacy policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Scholarly Transitions (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://www.scholarlytransitions.com (“Site”). We are a sole proprietorship based in Oxford, Massachusetts, USA, and we are the data controller of the personal data collected through this Site.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

Personal information we collect:

a. Information you provide directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Purchase or register for our services
Contact us through forms or email

This information may include your name, email address, billing information, and any other details you choose to share.

b. Information collected automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This includes:

IP address and general location (country or region)
Browser type, version, and operating system
Time zone and language settings
Referring website and pages viewed
Site usage patterns and interactions

This “Device Information” is collected using cookies, log files, and similar technologies. See the “Cookies and Analytics” section below for more.

c. Information from third parties

We may receive limited data from trusted partners such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe) or email providers (e.g., MailerLite) when you use those services.

How do we use your data?

We process personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so. Depending on your location, these bases may include:

Contract performance: to fulfill purchases or provide requested services.
Consent: to send newsletters or marketing communications (you can withdraw consent anytime).
Legitimate interests: to improve our Site, maintain security, prevent fraud, and understand visitor engagement.
Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests.

We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or profiling.

How do we use cookies & analytics?

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate effectively and understand how visitors use it.

We use Google Analytics to help analyze traffic and improve the user experience. Google may set cookies to collect anonymized traffic data. You can learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy and opt out of Analytics tracking through Google’s opt-out tool.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to manage your preferences before non-essential cookies are set.

How do we handle payment processing?

We use Stripe to process online payments. Stripe collects certain payment details directly (such as card numbers) and processes them securely in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. Scholarly Transitions does not store or have access to your full payment information.

How do we send emails and newsletters?

We use MailerLite to deliver newsletters. By subscribing, you consent to your email being processed for that purpose. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our newsletters or by contacting us directly. See MailerLite’s Privacy Policy for details.

Who else can access your data?

We share limited personal data with trusted service providers who help us run the website, process payments, deliver emails, or analyze site performance. These providers are bound by agreements requiring them to protect your information and use it only for our purposes.

We may also disclose data if required by law, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.

What about links to other websites?

Our Site may include links to other websites or services—such as social media pages, partner organizations, or third-party tools like MailerLite or Stripe.

This Privacy Policy applies only to Scholarly Transitions. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of external sites, so we encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Where is your data stored and transferred?

Because Scholarly Transitions is based in the United States, your personal data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.

When data about individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom is handled by our service providers—such as Hostinger, MailerLite, Stripe, or Google—they apply appropriate safeguards under data protection law (for example, Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission or UK authorities). We rely on these providers’ compliance measures to help keep your information protected.

What rights do you have over your data?

If you live in the EEA or UK

You have the right to:

Know how your data is used
Access and receive a copy of it
Correct or delete your information
Restrict or object to certain processing
Receive your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent at any time

If you live in the United States

Depending on your state, you may also have the right to:

Request to know what personal information we’ve collected
Request deletion or correction
Opt out of the sale or sharing of data (we do not sell or share)
Appeal a denied request

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at scholarlytransitions@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.

Do you collect information from children?

No. Our Site and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK). If you believe a child has provided data to us, contact us so we can remove it.

How do you keep data secure?

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. Still, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Will this policy change?

Yes. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new laws, technologies, or business practices. The “Effective Date” above shows when the current version took effect. Significant updates will be clearly posted on this page.

How can you contact us?

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

Scholarly Transitions
Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
Email: scholarlytransitions@gmail.com

If you’re located in the EEA or UK, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.