Privacy policy

Effective Date: January 2025

College Access Program LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the students, parents, educators, and visitors who use our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from users and automatically through the use of our website:

A. Information You Provide to Us

Personal Information: Name, age, date of birth, school name, grade level, parent/guardian contact info, email address, phone number.
Program Information: Application responses, academic background, essays, recommendations, and participation history.
Parent/Guardian or Educator Info: Contact and relationship details for communications and consent.

B. Automatically Collected Data

IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and time spent on site (collected via cookies and similar technologies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Register and manage participation in our programs.
Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and educators.
Provide personalized content, reminders, and updates.
Evaluate and improve our programs and outreach.
Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only:

With trusted service providers who help us operate our programs and site (under strict confidentiality agreements).
As required by law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process.
With partner institutions (e.g., colleges or scholarship programs) only with your explicit consent.

4. Parental Consent and Child Privacy

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If a student under 13 provides information, we require verifiable parental consent. We also follow FERPA guidelines when handling student education data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies if desired.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no system can be 100% secure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

Request access to your data.
Ask to update or correct your personal information.
Withdraw consent or request deletion (subject to program requirements).
Contact us with any privacy concerns.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@collegeaccessprogram.org.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@collegeaccessprogram.org