CollegeTracker is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage data to improve the application, including:

• Pages you visit
• Features you use (search, save schools, create trips)
• Browser type and device information
• General location (city/state level, not precise location)
• Session duration and interactions

School Lists & Preferences

Your saved schools, trips, and home ZIP code are stored in your browser session. This data is temporary and not linked to your identity.

Error Logs

We collect error logs to identify and fix technical issues. These logs may include browser information and the page where an error occurred.

We use the information we collect to:

• Improve the application and fix bugs
• Understand which features are most useful
• Identify and resolve technical issues
• Make data-driven decisions about new features

We do not: Sell your data, share it with third parties for marketing, or use it to identify individual users.

PostHog (Analytics)

We use PostHog to collect anonymous usage analytics. PostHog helps us understand how users interact with the application. Learn more at posthog.com/privacy.

Sentry (Error Tracking)

We use Sentry to monitor errors and performance issues. Sentry collects error logs and technical information to help us fix bugs. Learn more at sentry.io/privacy.

Google Maps

We use Google Maps API to calculate travel distances and display maps in the trip planner. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.

Your saved schools and preferences are stored in your browser session using cookies. This data is temporary and automatically deleted when you clear your browser data or after a period of inactivity.

We use industry-standard security measures to protect data transmitted to and from our servers, including HTTPS encryption.

You have the right to:

• Clear your data: Clear your browser cookies to remove saved schools and preferences
• Opt out of analytics: Use browser extensions or settings to block analytics tracking
• Request information: Contact us to learn what data we have collected

CollegeTracker is designed for use by parents and students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

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