Privacy
Privacy Policy
This page explains, at a general level, what information College Data Engine collects, how it is used, and how it supports the platform's core workflows.
Information we collect
College Data Engine collects information that users choose to provide, including student profile details, academic information, extracurricular information, preferences, essay content, saved college lists, and messages submitted through the site. We also collect account information such as name, email address, login provider, subscription status, and payment-related identifiers needed to operate the service.
How we use information
We use collected information to provide the platform's recommendation, planning, essay, CRM, testing-analysis, contact, and account-management features. We also use it to operate subscriptions, process purchases, improve product performance, respond to support requests, and maintain platform security and reliability.
Payments and third-party services
Subscription payments and add-on purchases are processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe. Email delivery and account-related integrations may be handled through providers such as Google and Resend. These providers may process information as needed to deliver their services under their own privacy and security terms.
Google account and Gmail connections
If a user connects a Google account or Gmail functionality, College Data Engine may store limited connection metadata, access tokens, refresh tokens, scopes, and related account identifiers needed to support Gmail-connected features. Gmail-connected features are used only to provide requested product workflows such as sending or reviewing admissions-related email activity.
Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies, session technologies, and analytics tools to maintain login sessions, understand usage patterns, measure marketing performance, and improve the product experience. These technologies help us understand how users arrive at the site and how major workflows are being used.
Data sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help operate the platform, such as hosting, authentication, payment, analytics, and email-delivery partners, but only to the extent reasonably necessary to run the service.
Data retention
We retain account and product data for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, maintain records, support users, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and protect the integrity of the platform. Some records may remain in backups or provider systems for a limited period after deletion or account closure.
User choices
Users may choose not to provide optional profile fields, although doing so may reduce the usefulness of certain recommendations. Users may also disconnect certain integrations, cancel subscriptions, or contact us with requests related to their account data.
Children and student data
College Data Engine is intended for use by students and families in the college-planning process. Users should provide only the information they are comfortable sharing for planning purposes and should review generated content before using it in real application settings.
Contact
If you have privacy-related questions about College Data Engine, please use the Contact Us page on the site and we will review your request.