Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026.5.31

WSCMate ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website [www.wscmate.com] ("Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Site and purchase our World Scholar's Cup preparation Digital Content.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our service. Types of data collected include:

  • Personal Identification Data: When you register, we may ask for your email address and a username. You are not required to provide your real name unless you wish to.
  • Payment Information: When you purchase a membership, you provide a card number or PayPal account details. Important: We do not store your full credit card number or PayPal password on our servers. This data is tokenized and processed directly by our certified third-party payment processors (such as PayPal or Airwallex). We only retain the transaction ID and the last four digits of your card for reference.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information on how you access and use the Site (e.g., pages viewed, progress on quizzes, IP address, browser type, device info). This helps us improve the learning content.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We may use analytics cookies (non-essential) to understand traffic. You can control cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for:

  • Creating and managing your account.
  • Processing your payments and delivering the purchased Digital Content.
  • Communicating essential service updates (e.g., access issues, purchase confirmations) and, with your consent, product updates.
  • Analyzing aggregated, anonymized usage data to improve our WSC guides and practice questions.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We share data only with third parties strictly necessary to operate our service. They are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose:

  • Payment Processors (PayPal, Airwallex): To process your transaction securely. Their respective privacy policies govern their handling of your data.
  • Hosting & Analytics: To host our website and analyze traffic.

4. Data Security & Retention

We implement commercial security measures (SSL/TLS encryption, access controls) to protect your data. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your personal information effectively. Your account data is retained as long as your membership is active. If you request account deletion, we will purge your personal data within 30 days, except for what we are required to retain for legal/tax purposes (e.g., transaction records).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the EU/EEA), you may have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data; object to processing; and data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@wscmate.com. We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site provides educational resources for students preparing for the World Scholar's Cup, many of whom are minors. We strictly comply with applicable laws such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13, please use this Site and purchase our services only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information and terminate the account.

7. Contact Us

For questions about this policy, contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: support@wscmate.com
Address: Available upon request by emailing