This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how College Tools (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use our College Tools Chrome Extension, Edge Add-On, and iOS App (collectively referred to as the “Extension”). By using the Extension, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this Policy, please refrain from using the Extension.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect various types of personal information depending on how you interact with the Extension, Edge Add-On and iOS App:
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Information about In-App Purchases:
We may collect data about any purchases you make within the Extension, Edge Add-On, or iOS App. This includes:
- Items purchased
- Date and time of the transaction
- Transaction ID
- Price and payment method details (processed by the respective store’s payment system, e.g., Apple App Store)
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Google Login Data:
When you log in via your Google account, we may collect the following information from your Google profile, with your consent:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile Picture
- Language preference
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iCloud Login/Signup Data:
If you choose to log in or sign up using your Apple ID through the iCloud login feature, we may collect the following information:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address (if shared with us)
- Apple ID data (as permitted by Apple)
- Profile information (if shared via iCloud)
2. USE OF INFORMATION
We may use the data we collect from you to:
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Provide and enhance the Extension/ iOS App:
We may use the data we collect to operate and maintain the Extension/ iOS App, and to improve its features and functionality.
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Communicate with you:
We may use the data we collect to send you updates about the Extension and to respond to your inquiries and comments.
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Analyze and understand user behavior:
We may use the data we collect to analyze and understand how users interact with the Extension/iOS App and to develop new features and functionality.
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Comply with legal obligations:
We may use the data we collect to comply with any applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
We do not share or transfer your personal information to any third parties except as described below, or in circumstances where you give consent:
We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the past.
4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may utilize third-party services to facilitate certain features within the Extension and our Services. These third-party platforms may provide us with data based on your interaction with their services, subject to your consent and their respective privacy policies. Specifically, we may collect information through the following platforms:
- Google Login: If you log in using your Google account, we may collect your name, email address, profile picture, and language preferences, with your permission.
- Apple (iCloud) Login: If you log in using your Apple ID (iCloud), we may collect your Apple account details, such as your name and email address, with your permission.
- Tracking and Analytics: We may collect certain data automatically about your usage of the Extension and iOS App to improve functionality and user experience. This may include data such as your device type, IP address, browser type, and interactions with the app. We use tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how users engage with our services. By using the Extension/iOS App, you consent to the collection of this data for these purposes. You may opt-out of certain tracking by adjusting your device settings or using the appropriate settings in the Extension/iOS App.
If you access or use the Services as an unregistered user, we may collect only basic data related to your interactions, such as your course grades during registration or usage.
Please note that the information shared with these third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how your personal data is handled by these services.
5. DATA RETENTION
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Policy. We will also retain your personal data as required by applicable laws or regulations.
Consent for Data Usage: By using the Extension or iOS App, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. If we intend to use your data for additional purposes beyond those described, we will seek your explicit consent before doing so.
6. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions).
- Objection or Restriction: You can object to or request the restriction of certain data processing activities.
- Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@collegetools.io. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
7. CHANGES TO THE POLICY
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this Policy, we will notify you through the Extension or by other means. Your continued use of the Extension after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: legal@collegetools.io