Privacy Policy
CollegeCompass is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We never sell personal data, and we never use student essays to train AI models.
Information We Collect
- Account information you provide — name, email address, profile photo from sign-in providers.
- Academic profile data you enter — GPA, test scores, courses, activities, intended major.
- Application content you create — saved colleges, essays you submit for analysis, scholarships you save.
- Usage data — pages visited, features used, and aggregate analytics for product improvement.
- Payment information — processed securely by Stripe; we never store your card details.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve the service: matching you to colleges, analyzing essays, finding scholarships, processing subscriptions, and sending transactional emails. We use cookies and analytics for site functionality and to understand which features help students most.
Your Rights and Choices
You can export, edit, or delete your data at any time from your account settings. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails through any email or by toggling preferences in your account. We comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. Contact us with any privacy questions.