Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how College Tools ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use our College Tools Chrome Extension, Edge Add-On, and iOS App (collectively referred to as the "Extension"). By using the Extension, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this Policy, please refrain from using the Extension.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect various types of personal information depending on how you interact with the Extension, Edge Add-On and iOS App:

Information about In-App Purchases: We may collect data about any purchases you make within the Extension, Edge Add-On, or iOS App. This includes:

  • Items purchased
  • Date and time of the transaction
  • Transaction ID
  • Price and payment method details (processed by the respective store's payment system, e.g., Apple App Store)

Google Login Data: When you log in via your Google account, we may collect the following information from your Google profile, with your consent:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile Picture
  • Language preference

iCloud Login/Signup Data:

If you choose to log in or sign up using your Apple ID through the iCloud login feature, we may collect the following information:

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address (if shared with us)
  • Apple ID data (as permitted by Apple)
  • Profile information (if shared via iCloud)

2. USE OF INFORMATION

We may use the data we collect from you to:

  • Provide and enhance the Extension/ iOS App: We may use the data we collect to operate and maintain the Extension/ iOS App, and to improve its features and functionality.
  • Communicate with you: We may use the data we collect to send you updates about the Extension and to respond to your inquiries and comments.
  • Analyze and understand user behavior: We may use the data we collect to analyze and understand how users interact with the Extension/iOS App and to develop new features and functionality.
  • Comply with legal obligations: We may use the data we collect to comply with any applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. SHARING INFORMATION

We do not share or transfer your personal information to any third parties except as described below, or in circumstances where you give consent:

  • Other users: If you use interactive features of the Services, such as asking a question, the interaction may be visible to other users.
  • Public authorities: We may disclose your information to public authorities, such as government, regulatory, judicial, or law enforcement bodies, if required to comply with legal obligations, processes, or to protect security or prevent fraud.
  • Service providers: We may share your data with service providers like data storage providers and payment processors who assist in providing the Services.
  • Third-party integrations: If you allow third-party integrations (e.g., Google, Apple, etc.), we may share data as part of those integrations.

We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the past.

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may utilize third-party services to facilitate certain features within the Extension and our Services. These third-party platforms may provide us with data based on your interaction with their services, subject to your consent and their respective privacy policies.

5. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Policy. We will also retain your personal data as required by applicable laws or regulations.

6. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions).
  • Objection or Restriction: You can object to or request the restriction of certain data processing activities.
  • Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another service provider.

7. CHANGES TO THE POLICY

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this Policy, we will notify you through the Extension or by other means. Your continued use of the Extension after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]