Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GradPrix ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at gradprix.com or use our MBA admissions consulting services.

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with us, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and location
• Professional Information: Current employer, job title, work experience, and educational background
• Application Materials: Resumes, essays, transcripts, test scores (GMAT/GRE), and other documents shared for consulting purposes
• Communication Data: Messages, emails, and notes from our consultations and correspondence
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through secure third-party payment processors

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide our MBA admissions consulting services, including profile assessment, essay coaching, interview preparation, and school selection guidance
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and provide updates on your application process
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website, services, and user experience
• Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about our services (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Important: We will never share your application materials, essays, or personal statements with other clients, business schools, or any unauthorized parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you interact with our website
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure, encrypted communication channels (SSL/TLS)
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure storage of documents and application materials

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Client Records: We retain client files for up to 3 years after the conclusion of services to assist with potential re-applications or follow-up questions
• Marketing Data: We retain contact information for marketing purposes until you unsubscribe
• Website Analytics: Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a commonly used format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@gradprix.com.

9. International Data Transfers

As we serve clients worldwide, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including business school websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: