Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how NovaGrad by Prodigy Finance Limited collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data.

Effective Date: November 1, 2025

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how NovaGrad by Prodigy Finance Limited (“we,“ “us,“ or “our“) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data.

NovaGrad operates under Prodigy Finance's global privacy standards and complies with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

When you use NovaGrad, we may collect the following categories of information:

TypeExamplesPurpose
Personal DetailsName, email, phone, countryTo personalize communication and provide tool results
Academic InformationDegree, GPA, graduation yearFor scholarship and program matching
PreferencesCountry of study, intake, funding plansTo recommend relevant opportunities
Usage DataPages visited, tool activityFor analytics and site improvements
Cookies & Tracking DataDevice, browser, session infoFor performance, analytics, and consent preferences

Note: We do not collect any financial, sensitive, or identity verification data through NovaGrad.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

  • Provide tool functionality (Scholarship Finder, Calculator, Pre-Qualification)
  • Match you with universities or scholarships that fit your profile
  • Communicate relevant updates, if you consent to marketing
  • Improve our website and services through anonymized analytics

We do not sell personal data.

4. Data Sharing

We only share your information:

  • With universities or partners you have expressly opted to connect with
  • With service providers assisting in hosting, analytics, or communication
  • With Prodigy Finance, if you choose to check financing eligibility

All sharing is performed securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

5. Cookies and Tracking

NovaGrad uses cookies for:

  • Session functionality (keeping forms active)
  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Remembering user preferences

A Cookie Consent Banner will allow users to accept or reject optional cookies. A detailed Cookies Policy will be published before public launch.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations.

  • MVP storage: Supabase and Google Sheets (restricted access)
  • Future storage: Migrated to Prodigy Finance's encrypted CRM system with retention and deletion protocols

7. Data Security

We employ organizational and technical safeguards including:

  • Encryption (in transit and at rest)
  • Access control by authorized personnel only
  • Regular reviews to prevent data misuse or unauthorized access

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@prodigyfinance.com or support@novagrad.com.

9. International Data Transfers

As NovaGrad operates globally, your data may be transferred outside your country. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and safeguard mechanisms.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, and updates will take effect immediately upon posting.

11. Contact Us

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

Prodigy Finance Limited
85 Great Portland Street
London, W1W 7LT
United Kingdom
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