Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EducationDataExplorer ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at educationdataexplorer.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Download gated resources (guides, checklists, etc.)

Information collected includes:

• Email address
• Subscriber type (student or parent) — optional
• Expected graduation year — optional
• Newsletter preferences

We do not collect passwords, payment information, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To send you education insights, guides, and resources via email
• To provide access to downloadable resources
• To improve our Site and content based on aggregated usage patterns
• To respond to your inquiries or support requests

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a secure PostgreSQL database hosted by Neon (neon.tech). All data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., total subscriber count) that cannot identify you personally.

6. Email Communications (CAN-SPAM Compliance)

In accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to the following:

• We will not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses
• We will identify messages as advertisements when appropriate
• We will include our contact information in emails
• We will honor unsubscribe requests promptly

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by visiting our unsubscribe page. We will process your request within 10 business days.

7. Your Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our Site is designed for students, parents, and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We may use essential cookies required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management). We do not use third-party analytics services that place tracking cookies.

10. Data Retention

We retain your email subscription data until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, we mark your record as inactive. You may request complete deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

11. Data Sources

The education data displayed on our Site is sourced from publicly available federal databases including IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), the College Scorecard, O*NET OnLine, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Wikidata. We do not collect or store personal information about students, faculty, or staff at any institution.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of material changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@educationdataexplorer.com