Privacy Policy

Introduction

UniPath Global ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account (name, email address, password)
• Subscribe to our Premium plan (payment information processed by Stripe)
• Track university applications (program choices, deadlines, notes)
• Write reviews and ratings for universities
• Interact with our AI assistant
• Contact our support team

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and geolocation data
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Search queries and filters applied
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services: Create and manage your account, process your application tracking, enable university search functionality
• Process payments: Handle subscriptions and billing through our payment processor Stripe
• Personalize your experience: Provide personalized AI assistance based on your application profile and preferences
• Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Communicate with you: Send important updates, respond to inquiries, provide customer support
• Enforce our terms: Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers, AI service providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Public Information: Reviews and ratings you post are visible to other users

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing for Premium subscriptions (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Abacus.AI: AI-powered assistance and chat functionality (subject to Abacus.AI's Privacy Policy)
• Authentication Services: Secure login and session management

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing using bcrypt
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure database hosting and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was provided

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain your session. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. UniPath Global operates under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, and our servers and service providers are primarily located in the United States.

By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other locations where our service providers operate. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

For European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users: We rely on your consent and/or contractual necessity for data transfers to the United States. We also implement standard contractual clauses and other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to our processing of your data (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, cookies)
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our service agreement with you (e.g., providing university search, application tracking)
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure platform security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Regulatory Compliance

UniPath Global is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:

• GDPR: For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom
• CCPA: For California residents
• Delaware Data Privacy Laws: As we operate under Delaware jurisdiction
• Other US State Privacy Laws: As applicable

We continuously monitor changes to data protection regulations and update our practices accordingly to ensure ongoing compliance.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: