College Gate Strategy ("we," "us," or "the Site") operates the website at collegegatestrategy.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide. If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect the email address you submit and any message you choose to send.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically receive certain technical data when you visit — including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URLs, and the date and time of access. This is collected through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.

Information stored on your device. Some features — such as your saved school shortlist and checklist progress — are stored locally in your browser using local storage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to us.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We and third parties use cookies to remember preferences, understand how the Site is used, and — through our advertising partners — deliver and measure ads. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features.

3. Advertising and Google AdSense

• We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site.
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies at aboutads.info/choices.
• For more on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand traffic and usage patterns — for example, how often users visit and which pages they view. We use this information to improve our content.

5. How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters you have requested;
• To display and measure advertising;
• To analyze usage and trends; and
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information with service providers who help us operate the Site — including our form processor (Formspree), advertising partners (such as Google AdSense), and analytics providers — only as needed to provide those services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, our users, or the public.

7. Data Retention

We retain newsletter and contact information for as long as needed to provide the service or until you ask us to delete it. Automatically collected data is retained according to our providers' standard practices.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (for example, under the GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in our emails.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site provides college-admissions information and is intended for users aged 13 and older, such as high-school students and their families. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site links to external websites, such as colleges, official data sources, and tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; please review their policies separately.

11. International Users

The Site may be accessed worldwide and is hosted by third-party providers. If you access it from outside your country, your information may be processed in the locations where our providers operate.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at midist75@gmail.com.