We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect
When you use our website or contact us, we may collect information such as:

• Your name and contact information

• Information about your academic interests, goals, and college preferences

• Information you provide when requesting counseling or scheduling a consultation

• Messages or other information you voluntarily submit through our website

• Basic website usage information, such as your browser, device, and pages you visit
   

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

• We may use your information to:

• Provide college counseling and related services

• Respond to your questions and requests

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Personalize our counseling services

• Improve our website and services

• Send you information related to your inquiry or services

• We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties

3. Information Sharing
We may share your information only when reasonably necessary to provide our services, operate our website, comply with the law, or protect our rights and safety.
If you are a student, we will not share your personal information with colleges, schools, parents, or other third parties without your permission, unless required or permitted by law or necessary to provide a service you have requested.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to help the website function properly and understand how visitors use our site. We may use third-party analytics or website services for this purpose.
You can adjust your browser settings to control cookies.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no website or method of electronic transmission is completely secure.

6. How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, or meet legal requirements.

7. Your Choices
You may contact us to ask what personal information we have about you, request corrections, or ask us to delete information where applicable.

8. Children's and Students' Privacy
Our services may be used by students under 18. We take student privacy seriously and encourage parents or guardians to be involved when appropriate.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable privacy laws. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information inappropriately, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Email: info@cogentcollegecounseling.com