This Privacy Policy describes how Is This Degree Useless? ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Services").
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
- Use our degree ROI calculator
- Submit queries about specific degrees, countries, or universities
- Contact us with questions or feedback
This information may include:
- The degree programs you're interested in
- Countries or regions you're considering for education
- Universities or institutions you're interested in
- Your IP address and browser information
- Usage data about how you interact with our Services
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Generate ROI analysis for the degree programs you inquire about
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Enhance the accuracy of our data models
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Protect against and prevent fraud, unauthorized activity, and other misuses
Data Storage and Security
We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the Internet or storage system is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
Your data is stored securely on Vercel's infrastructure and Vercel Postgres database systems, which implement industry-standard security measures.
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.
Third-Party Services
Our Services may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
We use OpenAI's API services to generate analysis and insights. Information you provide may be processed by OpenAI in accordance with their privacy policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete your personal information
- Object to certain uses of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website or by other means. Your continued use of our Services after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@isthisdegreeuseless.com