Privacy Policy

Introduction

World Stars Education ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, complete our assessments, or use our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
 

Information We Collect

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Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with us, you may provide:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number

• Assessment responses: Answers to our College Readiness Assessment and other diagnostic tools

• Student information: Grade level, academic interests, extracurricular activities, and other information relevant to college planning

• Communication records: Emails, messages, and notes from consultations

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Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked

• Location data: General geographic location based on IP address

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized assessment results and recommendations

• Send you educational resources, tips, and information about college admissions

• Communicate with you about our services

• Improve our website, assessments, and services

• Respond to your inquiries and requests

• Comply with legal obligations

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Email Communications

When you complete our assessment and provide your email address, you consent to receive:

• Your personalized assessment results

• Educational content about college admissions and planning

• Information about our services and programs

• Occasional updates and announcements

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly. We will honor your request within 10 business days.

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How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party tools that help us deliver our services (e.g., email platforms, assessment software, scheduling tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request.

• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you

• Maintain records of our communications and consultations

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

If you request deletion of your data, we will honor that request unless we are required by law to retain it.

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Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

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For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

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For Canadian Residents (CASL)

We comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. We obtain consent before sending commercial electronic messages and provide a clear way to unsubscribe in every communication.

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For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

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Data Security

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

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Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for students in high school and their families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the form below:

World Stars Education

Website: www.worldstarseducation.com