Privacy Policy
Effective September 8, 2026
College Deconstructed respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
By using this website or submitting information through one of our forms, you acknowledge the practices described below.
Information We Collect
When you contact College Deconstructed, request information, purchase or inquire about a service, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide information such as:
Your name
Email address
Student name
Student grade level
Services you are interested in
Information you choose to include in an inquiry or message
Application materials, essays, college lists, academic information, or other documents you provide while receiving services
Our website platform and service providers may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website activity.
If online payment options are offered, payment information may be processed by a third-party payment provider. College Deconstructed does not need to receive or store your complete credit or debit card number in order to provide services.
How We Use Information
We may use information you provide to:
Respond to inquiries
Recommend an appropriate College Deconstructed service
Schedule consultations or meetings
Provide admissions guidance and other purchased services
Review materials submitted by students or families
Process and administer payments
Communicate about an existing or prospective engagement
Maintain appropriate business records
Improve our website and services
Protect the security and integrity of our website
Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not rent or sell mailing lists containing information submitted through our inquiry forms.
Service Providers
We may use third-party providers to operate portions of our business, including website hosting, email, scheduling, payment processing, forms, analytics, and other administrative services.
Those providers may receive information when reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf. Their handling of information may also be governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website platform and related services may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the website, understand website traffic, remember preferences, or improve performance.
Your browser may allow you to limit or disable cookies. Some website features may not function as intended if certain cookies are disabled.
Student Information
College Deconstructed works with students and families during the college admissions process. Information shared for consulting purposes may include academic records, application materials, essays, extracurricular activities, college preferences, scholarship information, and other student-related information.
We use this information only as reasonably necessary to provide requested services, communicate with the student or family, maintain business records, or comply with applicable law.
Children Under 13
The College Deconstructed website and services are not directed to children under 13.
Children under 13 should not submit personal information through this website. A parent or legal guardian should contact College Deconstructed on the child's behalf if assistance is needed.
If we learn that personal information was submitted directly by a child under 13 in circumstances requiring parental consent, we will take appropriate steps consistent with applicable law. Federal COPPA rules generally require covered operators to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information online from children under 13.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, meet legal or accounting obligations, and protect our legitimate business interests.
Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted or anonymized.
Information Security
We take reasonable measures intended to protect the personal information entrusted to us. However, no website, email system, electronic transmission, or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive information that is not necessary for the service you are requesting.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request that we correct or delete personal information you previously submitted, subject to any information we reasonably need to retain for legal, financial, contractual, or legitimate business purposes.
You may also ask questions about how your information is handled.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to colleges, scholarship providers, financial aid resources, application platforms, or other third-party websites. College Deconstructed does not control the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or legal obligations change. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to:
College Deconstructed
hello@collegedeconstructed.com