Last Updated: Nov 01st, 2025
Welcome to ScholyHub — a global platform providing verified information about scholarships, fellowships, internships, and educational opportunities for students worldwide.
To support our mission and maintain free access to our content, ScholyHub displays advertisements, including Google AdSense and other third-party promotional materials.
This policy outlines how we manage advertisements, maintain transparency, comply with Google’s Advertising Policies, and protect user privacy.
1. Purpose of This Policy
This Advertisement & AdSense Policy explains:
- How ads are displayed and managed on ScholyHub.
- How we ensure compliance with Google and privacy laws.
- How we use cookies and user data for advertising.
- Your choices and rights related to personalized ads.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy, our Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
2. Our Advertising Principles
At ScholyHub, we are committed to:
- Transparency – Clearly labeling ads and sponsorships.
- Relevance – Displaying ads suited to student and education interests.
- Integrity – Never allowing ads to influence editorial content.
- Compliance – Following Google’s Publisher Policies and all applicable advertising laws.
3. Types of Advertising Displayed on ScholyHub
We may feature multiple ad formats on our platform, including:
a) Google AdSense Ads
- ScholyHub uses Google AdSense to display contextual and personalized ads.
- Ads are selected and served automatically by Google, based on user interests, demographics, or page content.
b) Affiliate Links
- Some of our pages may contain affiliate links to partner educational services or platforms.
- When you click these links or make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- All affiliate content is reviewed and relevant to education, scholarships, or learning opportunities.
c) Sponsored or Promoted Content
- Occasionally, we feature sponsored posts or banners from educational institutions or organizations.
- Such content is clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement” and never affects our editorial independence.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Cookies
ScholyHub participates in the Google AdSense Program, which uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous interactions with our site or other websites.
Google’s Advertising Cookies
- Google and its partners may use DoubleClick cookies to serve ads based on user visits.
- These cookies help deliver more relevant ads to users.
You can opt out of the use of personalized ads by visiting:
🔗 Ads Settings (Google)
More information about Google’s advertising policies is available here:
🔗 Google Privacy & Terms
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Measure ad performance and impressions.
- Prevent spam and invalid clicks.
- Improve the relevance and delivery of advertisements.
- Analyze user behavior for better content recommendations.
For details about cookie use, please see our Cookie Policy.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.
6. Personalized Advertising and User Consent
In compliance with GDPR and Google’s EU User Consent Policy, we obtain user consent before showing personalized ads to users in the EEA and UK.
- Visitors can accept or manage cookie preferences via our consent banner.
- If consent is declined, only non-personalized ads will be shown.
- Personalized ads use cookies to deliver content based on user interests and behavior.
For California residents, we comply with the CCPA by providing an opt-out mechanism for the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (even though we do not sell personal data directly).
7. Advertisement Content Standards
We strictly prohibit advertisements that:
- Promote adult, gambling, or misleading content.
- Encourage illegal, violent, or discriminatory behavior.
- Contain false claims or deceptive offers.
- Violate Google’s restricted content or placement policies.
We monitor ad content regularly to ensure user safety and compliance with these standards.
8. Editorial Independence
Our editorial content — including scholarship listings, study abroad guides, and news articles — is never influenced by advertisers.
Advertising partnerships do not affect:
- Which scholarships are published
- How programs are ranked or described
- The accuracy or objectivity of our content
We maintain full control over what appears on our platform and ensure that educational content remains unbiased and trustworthy.
9. FTC & Affiliate Disclosure
In compliance with FTC Guidelines, ScholyHub discloses that some links on our site may be affiliate links.
If you click and purchase or apply through these links, we may earn a commission — without affecting your cost or eligibility.
We only partner with brands and organizations that align with our mission to help students access educational opportunities.
10. User Choices and Control
You can control how ads appear to you:
- Manage cookie preferences through our consent banner.
- Opt out of Google personalized ads via Ads Settings.
- Use third-party tools such as YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
11. External Links and Third-Party Content
Some ads or sponsored links may direct users to external websites not operated by ScholyHub.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these external sites.
We recommend reviewing their policies before providing any personal information or engaging with offers.
12. Updates to This Policy
ScholyHub may update this Advertisement & AdSense Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, Google’s requirements, or legal obligations.
When updates occur:
- We will post the revised version on this page.
- Update the “Last Updated” date above.
- Notify users of material changes where appropriate.
Continued use of ScholyHub constitutes your acceptance of these updates.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about advertisements, cookies, or data use, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@scholyhub.com
🌐 Contact Us
We review all inquiries related to advertising compliance, user experience, and data protection within 10 business days.