privacy policy

1. Privacy Statement

Uniqize (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using Uniqize, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this Policy periodically and will post the updated version with a “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Platform after updates means you accept the changes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to deliver and improve our services. This information generally includes:

• Profile information: name, email address, school, graduation year, academic history, extracurricular activities, test scores, essays, and other information you choose to add to your Uniqize profile.
• Account & authentication information: login credentials (email + password or third-party auth), security tokens.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent on the Platform, and actions taken (e.g., saving a college list, submitting an essay for feedback).
• Communication data: messages sent through the Platform, support requests, and feedback submitted.

We may also collect publicly available data (e.g., LinkedIn, school websites) to prefill or verify certain information for matching and recommendations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve the Platform’s features (e.g., profile dashboard, college chance-me analysis, essay review, professor/research matching).
• Generate data-driven insights and recommendations for your college planning.
• Communicate with you about updates, new features, and relevant opportunities.
• Monitor Platform performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance security.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Uniqize uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in between sessions
• Analyze Platform usage
• Improve user experience

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Vercel, Google Cloud, Cloudflare) that securely store your data.
• Analytics and monitoring providers (e.g., Sentry) to detect bugs, crashes, and usage patterns.
• AI service providers (e.g., OpenAI) to process essays, generate feedback, or run simulations.
• Other service providers who help us deliver the Platform (e.g., email providers).

These third parties only process your data on our behalf and in accordance with strict confidentiality agreements.

We may also disclose your information:

• When required by law (e.g., subpoena, court order).
• To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users.
• During a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition), where your data may be transferred as part of the assets.

We may use aggregated, de-identified data for research, product development, and statistical analysis. This data cannot be used to identify you.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. If you are located outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S. By doing so, we implement appropriate safeguards (including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable) to ensure your data remains protected.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Restrict processing of your data.
• Request data portability (a copy of your data in a structured format).
• Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, email us at uniqizeai@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide services. We may retain some information after account deletion to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Children’s Privacy

Uniqize is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through the Platform before they take effect.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data, contact us at:

📧 uniqizeai@gmail.com