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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visits

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

1.2 Information You Provide

When you use our feedback feature, you may choose to provide:

  • Email address (optional)
  • Feedback or error reports
  • Comments about program information

1.3 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

  • Remember your recently viewed programs
  • Save your comparison selections
  • Store preferences (view mode, filters)

This data is stored only in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
  • Maintain security: Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or malicious activity
  • Respond to feedback: Address reported errors and improve data accuracy
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with the Service (via Vercel Analytics)

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function properly:

  • Session management
  • Admin authentication (for feedback management)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Vercel Analytics to understand usage patterns. This service:

  • Does not use cookies
  • Does not collect personal information
  • Provides aggregated, anonymized analytics
  • Is privacy-focused and GDPR-compliant

Learn more: Vercel Analytics Privacy

3.3 Your Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Data

  • Hosting: Vercel (United States)
  • Database: Neon PostgreSQL (may be stored in various locations)
  • Local Storage: Your device (recently viewed programs, preferences)

4.2 Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure database connections
  • Password-protected admin access
  • Regular security updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated, retained as needed for analysis
  • Feedback submissions: Retained until resolved or deleted by admin
  • Local storage data: Retained in your browser until you clear it
6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)

Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Neon (Database)

Privacy Policy: neon.tech/privacy-policy

OpenStreetMap (Map Data)

Privacy Policy: OSM Foundation Privacy Policy

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (limited, as we collect minimal personal data)
  • Opt-out: Disable cookies and tracking through your browser
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

To exercise these rights, use the feedback mechanism on program pages or contact via the About page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 18, please do not provide any information through the Service.

9. International Users

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Data We Don't Collect

To protect your privacy, we explicitly do NOT collect:

  • Your name (unless voluntarily provided in feedback)
  • Medical school information
  • Application details or decisions
  • CaRMS identification numbers
  • Credit card or payment information (Service is free)
  • Precise geolocation data
12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please use the feedback mechanism on individual program pages or refer to the About page.