Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you create an account:

• Contact Information: First name, last name, email address, phone number
• Demographic Information: Date of birth, graduation year, address (street, city, state, zip code, country)
• Parent Information: Parent name and email (optional)
• Account Credentials: Password and authentication tokens

Resume and Academic Data

We collect information you provide for your resume and academic profile:

• Work experience and achievements
• Educational background
• Skills and qualifications
• Profile photos (if uploaded)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the app:

• Task completion status and progress
• Bookmark preferences and saved content
• Notification settings and preferences
• App usage patterns and interactions

Device Information

We collect information about your device and how you use our app:

• Device type (iOS/Android) and operating system
• Device identifiers for push notifications
• App version and installation information
• Network information and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our college preparation services
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant content
• Communication: To send you important updates, reminders, and notifications
• Account Management: To manage your account and subscription
• Support: To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

3. App Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions to provide full functionality:

Camera Permission

Purpose: To allow you to take photos for your profile and resume

Usage: We use camera access only when you choose to take a photo for your profile or resume. Photos are stored securely and are not shared with third parties.

Storage Permission

Purpose: To save and access files on your device

Usage: We use storage access to save downloaded content, resume files, and app data locally on your device.

Notification Permission

Purpose: To send you important reminders and updates

Usage: We send push notifications for important deadlines, task reminders, and app updates. You can control notification settings in the app.

Internet Permission

Purpose: To sync your data and access online content

Usage: We use internet access to sync your data across devices, download content, and provide real-time updates.

Billing Permission

Purpose: To process in-app purchases and subscriptions

Usage: We use billing access to process your subscription payments through the App Store or Google Play Store.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local Storage: Some data is stored locally on your device using secure storage methods
• Cloud Storage: Your data is stored securely on AWS servers with encryption
• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Access Control: Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only

5. Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our app (such as AWS for hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice to users)

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our app functionality:

• Firebase: For authentication, messaging, and data storage
• AWS: For cloud hosting and data storage
• App Stores: For in-app purchases and subscriptions
• Analytics: For app performance and usage analytics

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view and update your personal information in the app settings
• Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data through the app settings
• Correction: You can correct or update your information at any time
• Opt-out: You can opt out of notifications and marketing communications
• Data Export: Currently, we do not provide data export functionality, but you can contact us for assistance

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account:

• All personal information is permanently deleted from our systems
• Resume data and academic information is removed
• Usage data and analytics are anonymized
• Backup data is deleted within 30 days

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for students preparing for college. If you are under 13, please do not use our app without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending you an email notification
• Providing notice through the app

11. Contact Information

Effective Date: October 2025

Last Updated: October 2025