Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Beyond Academic Inc. (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://www.beyond-academic.com (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. By using the Platform, you consent to this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
• Program inquiries
• Newsletter or updates subscription (if added in the future)
• Optional account data (if user accounts are added later)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system
• IP address (for security and analytics)
• Pages visited (including program finder and city cards)
• Referring/exit pages
• Search queries on the Platform

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your user experience and improve site performance. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
• To operate the program finder and improve search accuracy
• To analyze anonymous traffic data to improve functionality
• To prevent spam, fraud, or misuse of the Platform
• To develop new features such as AI program matching

4. How We Store and Protect Information

We use SSL encryption, secure hosting environments, and internal access controls to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We only share information in the following cases:

• With your explicit consent
• With trusted providers (such as email/SMS gateways)
• To comply with legal or governmental requests
• To protect the rights and security of our Platform

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions may be retained to improve service quality or comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent to communication
• Request data portability (if accounts are added)

8. International Users

If you access the Platform from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer of information to U.S.-based servers and service providers.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under age 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform indicates your acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this policy may be sent to:
Email: info@beyond-academic.com