Last Updated: June 2026
The Saleh Abdullah Kamel Humanitarian Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “the Foundation”) is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal and financial information entrusted to us by applicants (“you” or “your”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our official scholarship portal (https://sakscholarship.org/en/). This platform is developed and maintained in collaboration with our technology partner, Brightery, and monitored for maximum data security by our security partner, Udjat.
1. Information We Collect
To evaluate eligibility and process scholarship applications, we collect several categories of information, including:
- Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, National ID number (and copies of National ID cards for the applicant, father, and mother), and residential address.
- Contact Information: Email address and phone number(s).
- Academic Records: High school certificates, transcripts, test scores, major preferences, and academic letters of recommendation.
- Financial and Economic Data: Detailed documents regarding your family’s financial status, including monthly/annual income certificates of parents/guardians, utility bills, or documents detailing significant financial obligations.
- Background Information: Criminal record certificate (Fesh wa Tashbeeh) and records of extracurricular, social, or sporting activities.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage logs collected automatically via cookies to optimize system performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data strictly for the administration of the Saleh Abdullah Kamel Scholarship program. Specifically, your data is used to:
- Verify your identity and evaluate your eligibility based on financial need and academic merit.
- Manage the selection process, including scheduling personal interviews.
- Communicate application updates, tracking status, and final selection results.
- Monitor academic progress, conduct periodic evaluations, and process scholarship renewals for accepted students.
- Maintain, improve, and secure the scholarship portal against technical glitches and cyber threats.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information is only shared under the following strictly controlled circumstances:
- With Technology & Security Partners:
- Brightery: Our development partner has access to system data solely to maintain platform functionality, fix bugs, and optimize the application workflow.
- Udjat: Our security partner monitors data logs and system integrity to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber vulnerabilities.
- With Partner Universities: Information regarding accepted students is shared with the designated, contracted universities to manage tuition payments, enrollment verification, and academic reporting.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by Egyptian law or in compliance with valid legal processes.
4. Data Security and Retention
Security Measures
In cooperation with Udjat, we implement rigorous technical and organizational security protocols to protect your sensitive personal and financial files. This includes advanced data encryption (both in transit and at rest), secure servers, firewalls, and restricted access controls. Only authorized members of the evaluation committee and essential technical personnel have access to your data.
Retention Policy
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Unsuccessful Applicants: Data is retained for a limited period after the selection cycle ends for audit and record-keeping purposes, after which it is securely archived or deleted.
- Scholarship Recipients: Data is retained throughout the entire duration of your academic study and for a standard historical/audit period following your graduation.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
As an applicant, you hold the following rights concerning your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can log into your student portal at any time to view the data you have submitted.
- Right to Rectification: If you find errors in your submitted personal details, you may request corrections prior to the closing of the application deadline.
- Right to Withdrawal: You may withdraw your scholarship application at any time, which will result in the cessation of data processing for your application.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your login state, and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may impact the functionality of certain sections of the online application form.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in our platform, security practices, or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or requests regarding your personal data and how it is managed by the Foundation, Brightery, or Udjat, please reach out to us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support Portal: Via the Technical Support section on your application dashboard.