1. Information We Collect

CollegeScam.io collects information you provide directly to us when using our Scam Score™ calculator:

• Education path selections and comparisons
• Financial information for scam score calculations (tuition, debt, living costs)
• Usage data and analytics to expose more education scams

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Calculate your Scam Score™ and expose education rip-offs
• Save and retrieve your scam exposure history
• Improve our truth-revealing algorithms
• Send you alerts about new education scams (with your consent)

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Your financial data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. We never sell your personal information to third parties, especially not to colleges trying to scam you.

4. Data Retention

We retain your scam score history for up to 2 years to help you track and avoid education traps. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting our support team.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share anonymous, aggregated data to expose education scams and help students avoid debt traps. We use third-party services for:

• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email communications (SendGrid)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your scam score history

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users 16 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@collegescam.io
• Phone: 1-800-NO-SCAMS (1-800-667-2267)
• Address: CollegeScam.io LLC, 123 Education Truth Blvd, Reality Check, CA 90210