Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

To provide a personalized experience, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and grade level when you register.
• User Input Data: Interests, academic preferences, skills, and survey responses used to recommend majors and universities.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the app (e.g., features visited, time spent).
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

• Provide and improve the ApproPath experience.
• Generate personalized recommendations for universities and academic majors.
• Communicate with you regarding app updates or support.
• Analyze app performance to enhance our intelligent guidance algorithms.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following ways:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting or analytics).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
• Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data for research or educational trends.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Children's Privacy

ApproPath is intended for students. If a user is under the age of 13 (or the legal age in your jurisdiction), we encourage parental guidance. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without appropriate consent where required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of certain data collection or marketing communications.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: