At CollegeAidGuide, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website collegeaidguide.com (referred to as “the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from users of the Site:
Personal Information:
When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via the contact form, or participate in any other activities that require you to provide personal information, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address (for security and analytics purposes)
Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information about users, such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited on the Site
- Referring website URLs
This information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools to improve your user experience and help us understand how users interact with our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters, updates, and marketing emails (only if you’ve subscribed).
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To personalize your experience on the Site and improve our content.
- To monitor and analyze the performance of the Site (using Google Analytics and other similar tools).
- To display personalized ads through Google AdSense.
Email Subscription:
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send periodic newsletters, offers, and updates related to scholarships, financial aid opportunities, and other educational resources. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email.
AdSense:
We use Google AdSense to display ads on our Site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. These ads may be personalized to you based on your browsing history. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site and to personalize content and ads. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your interactions with the Site.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. However, please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the functionality of the Site (e.g., enabling login and navigation).
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with the Site, such as Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: These are used to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to manage ads and analytics on our Site. These services may collect information about your activity through cookies and other tracking technologies. These third-party services include:
- Google AdSense: For displaying personalized ads.
- Google Analytics: For analyzing Site traffic and usage patterns.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we have about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in the emails we send. You can also opt-out of personalized ads by adjusting your ad settings in your Google account.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will post the new version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at admin@collegeaidguide.com or use the CollegeAidGuide Contact form.
Last Updated: November 27, 2025