Privacy & Data Basics

When you create a Student Signal account, we collect basic information to personalize your experience:

• Name and email address for account creation
• Academic profile (GPA, test scores, interests) to match you with colleges
• Saved colleges and scholarships to build your personalized dashboard
• Information request forms you submit to colleges

We use your information solely to provide and improve Student Signal services:

• Personalize college and scholarship recommendations
• Save your progress and preferences across sessions
• Connect you with colleges when you request information
• Improve our platform based on anonymous usage patterns

We will never: Sell your personal information to third parties, send unsolicited marketing emails, or share your data without your explicit consent.

Your security is our priority. We implement industry-standard measures:

• Encrypted password storage using secure hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited staff access to user data on a need-to-know basis

Your Rights & Control

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View all information we have about you at any time
• Update: Correct or modify your profile information through your account settings
• Delete: Request complete deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download a copy of your data in a standard format

Cookies & Tracking

Student Signal uses essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy as we add new features or comply with regulatory changes. We'll notify users of significant changes via email or dashboard notifications.