Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GradLyft ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our career services platform (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including but not limited to:

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Educational information, including institutions attended, degrees earned, and graduation dates
• Employment history, including job titles, companies, and dates of employment
• Skills, certifications, and other professional qualifications
• Resumes, cover letters, and other job application materials
• User preferences and settings
• Communications with us or other users through our platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser and device information
• Operating system
• Time and date of access
• Pages viewed and features used
• Referring websites
• Clickstream data

This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. For more information about our use of these technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Facilitating connections between students, universities, and employers
• Matching students with relevant job opportunities and career resources
• Processing job applications and related communications
• Sending administrative information, updates, and marketing communications
• Responding to user inquiries and providing customer support
• Conducting analytics and research to enhance our Service
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our Service
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Universities and Employers: If you are a student, we may share your information with universities and employers that you choose to connect with or apply to through our Service.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of GradLyft, our users, or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for advertising purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We maintain security protocols that include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Monitoring for suspicious activities
• Employee training on privacy and security practices

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing consent for certain processing activities
• Restricting or objecting to processing
• Requesting portability of your personal information
• Opting out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@gradlyft.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We ensure that any international transfers of personal information comply with applicable laws and regulations, including implementing appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or relying on adequacy decisions by relevant authorities.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@gradlyft.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: