Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Information We Collect
USACollegeData is a public informational website. We do not require user accounts, logins, or registration. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily contact us.
Automatically collected information: Like most websites, our servers may log standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used solely for site operation and security purposes.
Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.
- Advertising: Third-party advertising partners (including Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. These cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
- Essential cookies: Basic session cookies required for site functionality.
Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses your data, see How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated usage statistics for analytics purposes. Standard server log data may be accessible to our hosting provider as part of normal infrastructure operations.
External Links
Our site contains links to external websites (including government data sources and educational institutions). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Children's Privacy
USACollegeData is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can address it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.