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Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: January 26, 2025
Privacy Quick Summary

Data Protection

Your academic data is encrypted and secure

No Selling

We never sell your personal information

Your Control

You can delete your data anytime

1. Information We Collect

Academic Information

  • • Course names, grades, and credit hours
  • • GPA calculations and academic records
  • • Academic goals and targets
  • • Achievement progress and milestones

Account Information

  • • Email address (for account creation)
  • • Name (optional, for personalization)
  • • Profile preferences and settings
  • • Subscription and billing information

Usage Information

  • • How you use our calculator features
  • • Pages visited and time spent
  • • Browser type and device information
  • • IP address and general location
2. How We Use Your Information

Core Services

  • • Calculate and store your GPA data
  • • Generate academic reports and analytics
  • • Provide what-if scenario planning
  • • Track achievement progress

Account Management

  • • Create and maintain your account
  • • Process subscription payments
  • • Send important account notifications
  • • Provide customer support

Improvement & Analytics

  • • Improve our calculator accuracy
  • • Develop new features and tools
  • • Analyze usage patterns (anonymized)
  • • Fix bugs and technical issues
3. Information Sharing

🚫 We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We only share your information in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our service (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety & Security: To protect our users, prevent fraud, or investigate violations
  • Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with advance notice)

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

4. Data Security

🔒 Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest using industry-standard encryption.

🛡️ Access Control

Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access systems.

Security Measures

  • • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • • Secure cloud infrastructure with automatic backups
  • • Multi-factor authentication for admin access
  • • Incident response plan for potential breaches
  • • Regular security training for our team
5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Control

  • • View all data we have about you
  • • Update or correct your information
  • • Download your data (data portability)
  • • Delete your account and data

Privacy Controls

  • • Opt out of marketing communications
  • • Restrict certain data processing
  • • Object to automated decision-making
  • • File a complaint with authorities

💡 How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at[email protected] with your request. We'll respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

Account Data

We keep your academic data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

Subscription Plans

  • Free Plan: 1 year of data retention
  • Plus Plan: 3 years of data retention
  • Pro Plan: 8 years of data retention

Account Deletion

When you delete your account, we remove all personal data within 30 days, except for legally required records.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function (login sessions, preferences)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our service (Google Analytics)

Functional Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for better experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if disabled.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for students of all ages, including those under 18. We take special care to protect minors:

  • • We never knowingly collect more information than necessary from children
  • • Parents can request to review or delete their child's data
  • • We comply with COPPA and other child privacy regulations
  • • Educational use is encouraged with appropriate supervision

Parents with questions about their child's data can contact us at[email protected]

9. International Users

GPA Calculator serves students worldwide. If you're located outside the United States:

  • • Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States
  • • We comply with applicable international privacy laws (GDPR, etc.)
  • • Same privacy protections apply regardless of your location
  • • You retain all privacy rights outlined in this policy
10. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

  • • We'll notify you via email and in-app notification
  • • The updated date will be shown at the top of this page
  • • Major changes will be highlighted clearly
  • • You'll have time to review before changes take effect

Continued use of our service after updates means you accept the new policy.

Contact Us About Privacy

Have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data?

Email:[email protected]

Subject Line: Privacy Policy Question

We're committed to transparency and will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.