Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8/15/2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Email address (for account creation)
• Academic information (GPA, test scores)
• Essays and personal statements (premium users)
• Extracurricular activities information
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service:

• Log information (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information
• Usage patterns and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our college admission probability calculations
• Analyze essays and extracurricular activities (premium feature)
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates about your account
• Improve our Service and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Premium content (essays, analyses) is cached for up to 24 hours for performance optimization and deleted thereafter unless you have an active subscription.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Lodge a complaint with data protection authorities

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and login status
• Analyze site usage and improve our Service
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• AI Services: For essay analysis (premium feature)

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website.