Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including: name, email address, academic credentials, institutional affiliations, country of origin, and payment information when applicable. We also collect technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: provide and improve our services, process credential evaluations and transcript exchanges, communicate with you about your account, comply with legal obligations, and prevent fraud and misuse of our platform.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: partner institutions and employers as required for credential verification (with your consent), service providers acting on our behalf, and as required by law or legal process.

4. FERPA Compliance

We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Educational records are only shared with your explicit consent or as permitted by FERPA. You have the right to access and request correction of your educational records.

5. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your personal data. You may also object to processing and withdraw consent. Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@accentverse.com.