Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Real Voices Essay Coaching Award

Effective Date: August 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Real College Essays (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information submitted through the Real Voices Essay Coaching Award application.

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for the Real Voices Essay Coaching Award, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• High school name and location

• Application responses, including short essays or writing samples

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide only to:

• Review and evaluate your scholarship application

• Communicate with you regarding your application status or award

• Verify eligibility

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including storing application materials securely and limiting access to authorized individuals involved in the selection process.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We do not share your information with any third parties except:

• Members of the scholarship selection committee for review purposes

• When required by law

5. Data Retention

Application materials may be kept for up to one year after the award deadline for administrative purposes, after which they will be securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at ben@realcollegeessays.com.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Ben Urwand
Owner, Real College Essays
Email: ben@realcollegeessays.com
Phone: (310) 861-7562