We are committed to helping students, parents, and lifelong learners make informed decisions about education and living environments. We value your trust and are dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://courgette.site/, and use our services. By accessing or using Courgette.site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Courgette.site is a platform designed to empower users with data-driven insights and resources for discovering the best colleges, graduate schools, K-12 schools, and places to live. Our mission is to provide tools like rankings, reviews, and comparison features—built on rigorous analysis and authentic user feedback—to help you find the right fit for your goals.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information: When you interact with our site, such as applying for scholarships (e.g., the $2,000 No Essay Scholarship or $1,000 Graduate Survey Scholarship), leaving reviews, or using tools like the Admissions Calculator, we may collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact information you voluntarily provide.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs. This helps us understand user preferences and improve functionality.
- Reviews and Feedback: If you submit reviews about schools, colleges, or places to live, we may collect and display this content (anonymized or attributed as per your preference) to assist other users.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track site performance, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and personalize our services, such as college and school rankings, comparison tools, and scholarship opportunities.
- Process applications for scholarships and financial aid resources.
- Display user-generated content, like reviews, to inform and assist our community.
- Analyze site usage to improve our platform’s functionality and user experience.
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending updates, or notifying you about scholarship opportunities.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party partners (e.g., analytics providers, hosting services) to operate and improve our site. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Courgette.site, our users, or the public.
- With Your Consent: If you submit a review or participate in a survey, we may display your feedback (anonymized or attributed based on your settings) to benefit other users.
5. Your Choices
You have control over your information:
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.
- Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to accept or decline cookies.
- Reviews: Choose whether your reviews are posted anonymously or with attribution.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to take steps to safeguard your data (e.g., using strong passwords).
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g., scholarship providers or school websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Courgette.site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under this age. If we learn such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. International Users
Courgette.site is operated from [insert country, e.g., the United States]. If you access our site from outside this jurisdiction, your information may be transferred to and processed in our location, subject to applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to us at email