Privacy Policy

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, automatically through your use of the Platform, or from third-party services like Google Authentication.

• Personal Identity: Full name, email address, profile picture (via Google Auth)
• Academic Profile: GPA, test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS), target degree, and field of study
• Application Data: Statements of Purpose (SOP), draft essays, target university lists, and scholarship choices
• Account Logs: Consent timestamps for Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy agreements
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features accessed, browser type, IP address, and device metadata

We process your personal information to deliver, improve, and personalize our AI admissions platform:

• Generating accurate AI Chance-Me admission odds based on your academic profile
• Providing automated feedback and suggestions on your Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Matching your profile with tailored universities and scholarship opportunities
• Managing your account, authenticating sign-ins, and maintaining database security
• Communicating important updates, platform notifications, and service enhancements
• Ensuring legal compliance and audit trails for user terms consent

Abroad Simplified does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase / Google Cloud) for authentication and data storage
• Educational Counselors: If you explicitly invite or share your application profile with an assigned mentor/counselor
• Legal Compliance: When required by applicable law, court orders, or governmental regulations
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, subject to confidentiality agreements

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

All data in transit is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS, and database entries in Firebase Firestore are secured with strict rules and encryption at rest.

When you use our AI features (such as SOP analysis or AI Chat Guidance):

• Your submitted text is processed in real time to generate suggestions and feedback
• Your private essay drafts are NEVER publicly displayed or shared with other users
• We do not sell your essays or profile data to third-party AI training data brokers

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal account information at any time:

• Access & Export: Request a copy of your stored personal profile data
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete details in your dashboard profile
• Erasure: Request complete deletion of your account and related Firestore records
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential promotional or platform notification emails

We use essential cookies and session storage to maintain your authentication state and preferences. You can manage or disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

Our Platform utilizes trusted third-party services including Google Firebase for authentication and database services. Each provider operates under its own privacy policy:

Our Platform is intended for university applicants and students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for prompt deletion.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: