Financial Scholars
Last Updated: October 26, 2026
Introduction
Financial Scholars ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how information is collected through our website, www.financialscholars.org.
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to understand website activity, improve the visitor experience, and support the functionality of our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit them. They help websites function properly, remember certain information, and understand how visitors interact with online content.
Some cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a specified period.
How We Use Cookies
Financial Scholars uses a limited number of cookies and related technologies for the following purposes:
Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- General geographic location
- Browser type and device information
- How visitors arrive at and navigate our website
This information helps us evaluate website performance, improve content, and make our resources more accessible and useful. Google Analytics uses cookies and other technologies to collect usage information and generate reports about website activity.
Third-Party Forms
Our website uses Google Forms and Fillout to collect information voluntarily submitted by visitors, such as inquiries, program interest, and other communications.
Depending on how these services are configured, they may use cookies or similar technologies to support form functionality, security, and performance.
Online Donations
Financial Scholars accepts donations through PayPal. When visitors choose to make a donation, PayPal may use cookies and similar technologies to process transactions, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
Payment information is processed by PayPal in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policies.
Personal Information
Financial Scholars may collect personal information that visitors voluntarily provide through forms or other communications, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- School affiliation
- City
We use this information to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, coordinate programs, and support our educational mission.
Cookies used for website analytics are separate from the personal information visitors intentionally submit through forms.
For additional information about how we handle personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses services provided by third parties that may place or access cookies according to their own policies.
You can learn more about their privacy practices here:
- Google Analytics and Google Forms: Google Privacy Policy
- Fillout: Fillout Privacy Policy
- PayPal: PayPal Privacy Statement
- Webflow: Webflow Privacy Policy
Financial Scholars does not control the cookies used by these third-party services.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage, restrict, or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block certain cookies, delete previously stored cookies, or receive notifications when cookies are being used.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of third-party forms or donation services.
You can also limit Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, technology, or applicable privacy requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how Financial Scholars handles information collected through its website, please contact us through our website.
Financial Scholars
201 Rouse Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19112
www.financialscholars.org