This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the College Mentor & AI College Counseling
Platform ("the Platform").

1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, age, academic goals, interests, college aspirations, etc.

Profile Content: Narratives, extracurriculars, uploaded media, and creator journey details.

Usage Data: Activity logs, connection interactions, AI queries, and click behavior.

Device Information: IP address, device ID, browser type, and location data (if enabled).

2. Use of Information We use your information to:

Match users with relevant mentors using AI algorithms.

Generate AI-powered guidance based on real creator profiles.

Facilitate communication between users and mentors.

Improve platform features and personalize user experiences.

3. Data Sharing We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Service Providers: To help operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics).

Legal Authorities: If required by law, or to protect our rights and users' safety.

4. Data Storage and Retention All data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure.

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

You may request data deletion by contacting support, but some data may be retained for compliance or platform integrity.

5. Data Rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Object to data processing or request data portability.

6. Children's Privacy Users must be at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Users under 18 must have parental consent to use the Platform.

7. Security We implement robust measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Changes to Policy We may update this policy from time to time. If changes are significant, we'll notify you through the app or via email.

9. Contact Us If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, contact us.

Contact us for support at support@thecollegeglimpse.com