1. Information We Collect
EDU Assist is designed to help you find college and program information. We collect and process the following types of information:
- Chat Messages: Your questions and conversations with our AI assistant
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for service functionality
2. How We Use AI and Large Language Models
EDU Assist uses advanced AI technology, including Large Language Models (LLMs), to provide educational assistance:
- AI Processing: Your messages are processed by AI systems to generate helpful responses about colleges and programs
- Data Processing: The AI may analyze your questions to provide more relevant and accurate information
- No Permanent Storage: Individual conversations are not permanently stored in our AI systems
- Educational Focus: AI responses are focused on educational information from the U.S. College Scorecard database
3. Data Sources
Our service uses publicly available educational data:
- U.S. College Scorecard API: Official data from the Department of Education about colleges and universities
- Public Educational Records: Admissions data, program information, and institutional statistics
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We work with the following third-party services:
- AWS Bedrock: AI processing services (subject to AWS privacy policies)
- College Scorecard API: Educational data retrieval from the U.S. Department of Education
- No Marketing Partners: We do not share your data with marketing or advertising companies
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Limited data retention policies
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can request information about data we have collected
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: You can stop using the service at any time
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. International Users
This service is hosted in the United States. By using EDU Assist, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the effective date and, when appropriate, providing additional notice on our service.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or the contact information provided in our service.
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