Last updated: March 14, 2026
Information We Collect
CollegeHelpGuide.com collects limited information to improve your experience on our site. We collect:
- Analytics data — We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. We see aggregated page views, referring URLs, and general geographic location. No individual visitor is identified.
- Cookies — Our analytics tool (Plausible) does not use cookies. We use localStorage for tool progress (planning checklist, comparison worksheet, etc.) so your work saves between visits. This data stays in your browser and is never sent to our servers.
- Contact information — If you email us, we retain your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve our content and site experience
- Understand which topics are most helpful to our readers
- Respond to questions and feedback
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
What We Do Not Do
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
- We do not share your information with advertisers.
- We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, or health information.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
CollegeHelpGuide.com is an educational resource that may be visited by users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Plausible Analytics — for privacy-focused site analytics. No cookies, no personal data collection (Plausible Privacy Policy)
- Vercel — for site hosting (Vercel Privacy Policy)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please email us at hello@collegehelpguide.com.