Privacy policy.

Welcome to CollegeConnekt! Your privacy is paramount to us. This policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it's used, and the measures we take to protect your personal data. By using CollegeConnekt, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information Collection:

CollegeConnekt collects information in two ways:

1. Information You Provide: This includes personal details shared when signing up, such as your email address, academic interests, and preferences.

2. Automated Information Collection: As you interact with CollegeConnekt, we collect certain information automatically, including but not limited to, usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

How Your Data is Used:

Your information is utilized to provide and improve the services offered by CollegeConnekt. Specifically, we use your data to:

- Personalize your experience and provide tailored college recommendations.

- Communicate with you about updates, services, and informational content.

- Analyze and understand how our services are used to enhance user experience.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

CollegeConnekt does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may disclose aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with partners or for research purposes. Personal data may be shared with third parties in the following situations:

- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

- To protect the rights, property, or safety of CollegeConnekt, our users, or the public as permitted by law.

Data Security:

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. CollegeConnekt implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Intellectual Property Rights:

The content, recommendations, and user experiences crafted on CollegeConnekt are the result of our team's innovation, research, and dedication. This includes the development of unique algorithms for personalized college matching, the curation of educational content, and the creation of user interaction designs. These elements are proprietary to CollegeConnekt, protected under copyright as original works.

Pickaxe Project's Role:

CollegeConnekt utilizes technology provided by the Pickaxe Project to enhance data analysis and AI model training. This technology is embedded directly from the Pickaxe Project under their terms of service, which governs its use and respects their copyright protections. The integration of Pickaxe Project tools allows us to offer sophisticated features and services, making CollegeConnekt a powerful platform for users.

Prohibited Use:

It is strictly prohibited to replicate, modify, distribute, or use any part of CollegeConnekt, including its name, branding, or technology, without explicit written permission from us. Unauthorized use of CollegeConnekt's intellectual property may result in legal action, including but not limited to copyright and patent infringement litigation.

Legal Implications:

We take the protection of our intellectual property very seriously. Any attempt to infringe on our copyrights, patents, or trademarks will be addressed with the fullest extent of legal measures. This includes seeking compensatory and punitive damages against individuals or entities that violate our intellectual property rights.

Your Rights and Choices:

You have rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. This includes the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the provided contact information.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy:

CollegeConnekt may update this privacy policy from time to time. We encourage users to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Us:

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy or data practices, please contact us at rycal03@gmail.com

Last Updated- 5/8/24