Effective Date: May 29th, 2025
This Privacy Notice explains how Colleges Today collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
By accessing our site or enrolling in our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing information (credit/debit card details via third-party payment processors)
Academic records (transcripts, test scores, school list preferences)
Application materials (essays, resumes, recommendations)
b. Website Usage Information
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and click actions
Referral source (if applicable)
We collect this information through form submissions, email communications, scheduling tools, and analytics cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
Deliver personalized college consulting services
Communicate with you regarding appointments, updates, and billing
Customize and improve our website and service offerings
Process payments and maintain transaction records
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Payment Information
We use secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle all transactions. We do not store full credit or debit card details on our servers.
4. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:
Secure cloud-based data storage
Encrypted communications (SSL)
Access limited to authorized personnel only
Despite these efforts, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and update your personal information
Request deletion of your data (except where retention is required by law or for business purposes)
Withdraw consent for communications
Request a copy of the information we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your email].
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (like Calendly, Stripe, Google Analytics) that collect limited information for scheduling, payments, and analytics. These tools operate under their own privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
9. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how your data is handled, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
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