1. Who we are

World Opportunities Hub is an independent opportunity discovery website that publishes information about scholarships, jobs, internships, fellowships, grants and courses. References to “we”, “us” and “our” mean World Opportunities Hub.

We are the controller of the personal data described in this policy. You can contact us at theyoungchampion11@gmail.com.

2. Data we collect

We try to collect as little as possible. Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

• Contact form data: your name, email address, selected subject and message.
• Newsletter data: your email address, consent status, subscription date and an unsubscribe token.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring page and pages visited, collected in server logs and, where you consent, analytics tools.
• Security data: limited login attempt records for administrators (email, IP address, success/failure and timestamp).

We do not knowingly collect special-category data, payment details or government identification numbers through this website.

3. How we use data

• To reply to messages and handle correction or privacy requests.
• To send opportunity alerts you explicitly asked for.
• To operate, secure and improve the website and detect abuse.
• To understand which pages are useful, where you have consented to analytics.
• To display advertising, where advertising is enabled and you have consented to advertising cookies.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Where applicable, our legal bases are your consent (newsletter, analytics and advertising cookies), our legitimate interests in operating and securing the site, and legal compliance.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use essential cookies to keep the site secure, remember your cookie choice and operate administrator sessions. Non-essential cookies are used only after you consent.

You can accept all cookies or essential cookies only using the cookie banner. You can also clear cookies in your browser settings at any time. Blocking essential cookies may prevent administrator login from working.

Our current cookie categories:

• Essential: session security, CSRF protection, cookie consent choice.
• Analytics (optional): aggregated usage measurement, if configured.
• Advertising (optional): third-party advertising cookies, if advertising is enabled.

5. Advertising and Google

This website may display advertising to support free access. If advertising is enabled, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services at Google's partner sites policy.
• You can manage third-party advertising cookies through aboutads.info or your regional industry opt-out page.

Advertisements are separated from editorial content and labelled. Advertisers do not influence which opportunities we publish or how we describe them.

6. When we share data

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers that host the website, deliver email, or provide analytics and advertising, under their own terms and privacy policies.
• Authorities where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users.
• A successor organisation in the event of a merger or transfer, subject to this policy.

7. How long we keep data

• Contact messages are kept for up to 24 months, unless a longer period is needed to resolve a dispute or comply with law.
• Newsletter records are kept until you unsubscribe, plus a short suppression period to honour your choice.
• Server and security logs are kept for a limited period, generally up to 90 days, unless needed for an investigation.

8. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion, restriction of processing, objection to processing, or portability of data you provided. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise a right, email theyoungchampion11@gmail.com with enough detail for us to identify the data. We may need to verify your identity. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

9. Security

We use measures such as encrypted connections, hashed administrator passwords, access controls, security headers and regular software updates. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot promise absolute security. If we become aware of a breach affecting your rights, we will take appropriate action and notify affected users where required.

10. Children

The website is intended for people who can make their own educational and career decisions. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

11. External links

Opportunity pages link to official organisation websites. Those websites are not controlled by us and have their own privacy policies. Check them before submitting personal information or an application.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our practices or the law change. The “last updated” date at the top shows the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on the site.

13. Contact

Privacy questions and requests: theyoungchampion11@gmail.com, or use our contact form. Please include “Privacy request” in the subject.