Effective Date: May 31, 2026
Last Updated: May 31, 2026
Who We Are
UniversityParent.com is an independent, privately owned website operated by UniversityParent (a U.S.-based company). We provide informational guides, articles, and tools to help parents and students navigate college life. We are not affiliated with any colleges or universities.
Information We Collect
We collect:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily submit (e.g., newsletter signup, comments, contact forms).
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies (see Cookies section below).
How We Use Your Information
We process your data for:
- Providing our services and responding to inquiries
- Sending newsletters (with your consent)
- Analyzing and improving our website
- Displaying relevant content and affiliate offers
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for site functionality and Google Analytics 4 for performance tracking. We also use affiliate and advertising cookies. You can manage your preferences via your browser or the cookie banner (when implemented).
Affiliate Links & Advertising
This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Data Sharing & Processors
We share data only with trusted service providers (e.g., email platform, analytics, hosting). We do not sell your personal data.
Your Rights, GDPR (for EU/UK & Other International Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access, Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification, Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”), Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing, Request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability, Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
- Right to Object, Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent, Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): We rely on legitimate interest (improving our site, analytics, affiliate marketing), consent (newsletters), and contractual necessity where applicable.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of the above rights, please email us at privacy@universityparent.com. We will respond within one month (as required by GDPR).
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority (e.g., the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK or your national authority in the EU).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Newsletter subscriptions can be cancelled at any time via the unsubscribe link.
International Data Transfers
Your data is processed and stored in the United States. We use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required) to protect your data when transferred outside the EEA/UK.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@universityparent.com