Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's exactly how we collect, use, and protect your data on College Insiders.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Information We Collect

  • Account information: name, email, phone number, college details
  • Profile data: academic interests, target colleges, extracurriculars
  • Usage data: session logs, chat transcripts (encrypted), booking history
  • Device data: browser type, IP address, and general location for security

How We Use Your Data

  • To match students with relevant mentors based on interests and goals
  • To process bookings, payments, and session scheduling
  • To improve platform features and personalize recommendations
  • To send transactional emails (booking confirmations, reminders)

Data Security

  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Chat messages are end-to-end encrypted between participants
  • Video sessions are not recorded unless both parties explicitly consent
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing are conducted

Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information at any time
  • Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

Third-Party Sharing

  • We never sell your personal data to advertisers or data brokers
  • Mentor profiles are visible to students only within the platform
  • Payment processing is handled securely by our payment partner
  • We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research purposes

Questions about your privacy? support@collegeinsiders.in