PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 20^th July 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Degrees&Coaches (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the information you provide when using our website: www.degreesandcoaches.com.

By using the site, you agree to this policy.

1. Who We Are

Degrees&Coaches is a globally accessible, independently owned online platform that connects students and professionals with independent educational and admissions coaches. It is not affiliated with any institution or registered company.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is voluntarily submitted through the website, including:

1. a) Coaches:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Profile photo and images
• Educational and work history
• Coach bio and links (e.g., Calendly)

1. b) Students/Clients:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Messages submitted via inquiry forms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Display and manage coach listings
• Facilitate contact between students and coaches
• Respond to support or form submissions
• Ensure compliance with our Terms

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Sharing with Coaches

When a student submits an inquiry, that message is shared with the coach listed. Degrees&Coaches does not monitor or control how that information is used once shared. Each coach is responsible for their own data handling and privacy practices.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age without verified parental consent.

If you are under 13, please do not submit personal data on this site. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data may contact us to request deletion.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics platforms (like Google Analytics), or behavioral profiling tools at this time.

If our practices change, this policy will be updated accordingly.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party services such as Calendly. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external websites. Please review their policies separately.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

• View, correct, or delete your data
• Remove your coach listing
• Withdraw consent for listing or form processing

Contact us at the email below for any such request.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
📧 info@degreesandcoaches.com