1. Information We Collect

PathConstellation collects minimal information to provide our services:

Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email and name
Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you use the platform
Preferences: Your saved preferences, interests, and profile settings

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Provide personalized career and college recommendations
Improve our services and user experience
Send important updates about the platform (if you opt in)

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Some preferences may be stored locally in your browser using localStorage.

4. Third-Party Services

We use data from government sources:

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - career and wage data
O*NET OnLine - occupation and skills information
College Scorecard - college data from the Department of Education

These are public data sources and do not involve sharing your personal information.

5. AI and Data Processing

Our AI features process your queries to provide recommendations. We do not store conversation history permanently and do not use your data to train AI models.

6. Children's Privacy

PathConstellation is designed for students, including minors. We take extra care to protect the privacy of young users and do not collect unnecessary personal information. Parents and guardians can contact us to review or delete their child's data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of communications

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the platform.