Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 14, 2026
Admission Bestie ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use our matching service, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- ZIP code
- Area of interest / desired field of study
- Phone number (if provided)
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To match you with accredited schools and degree programs that fit your interests and location
- To share your information with our partner schools so they may contact you about enrollment opportunities
- To communicate with you about our services, including follow-up emails and relevant educational opportunities
- To improve and optimize our website and matching services
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We share your personal information with third-party partner schools and educational institutions for the purpose of connecting you with programs that match your interests. These partners may contact you directly via email, phone, or mail regarding enrollment opportunities.
We may also share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, and as required by law or to protect our rights.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our site. This helps us analyze site traffic, personalize content, and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect site functionality.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will process your request in accordance with applicable law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Admission Bestie
Email: privacy@admissionbestie.com