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Cookie Policy

College Interview Pro, LLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site.

Similar technologies include:

  • Pixels and web beacons: Tiny graphics embedded in web pages or emails that track user activity;

  • Local storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device;

  • Session storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser;

  • Software Development Kits (SDKs): Code embedded in mobile applications for tracking and analytics.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to:

  • Help the website function properly and provide essential features;

  • Remember your preferences (such as language or cookie consent settings);

  • Understand how visitors use the site and which pages are most popular;

  • Improve website performance, speed, and user experience;

  • Support our booking, scheduling, and communication tools;

  • Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to enhance our Services;

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

What they do: They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

  • Logging in to your account;

  • Using forms or booking tools;

  • Setting your privacy or cookie preferences;

  • Maintaining secure connections during your session;

  • Preventing fraudulent activity;

  • Balancing website traffic across servers.

Duration: Most are session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), though some may persist longer to remember essential settings.

Can you opt out?: You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work

properly if you do

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3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting

information anonymously.

What they do: They track information such as:

  • Which pages are visited most often;

  • How long visitors spend on each page;

  • What links or buttons are clicked;

  • Error messages displayed;

  • How visitors navigate through the site;

  • General location information (country/region level).

Examples: We may use services like Google Analytics or similar tools to collect this data.

Duration: These can be either session cookies or persistent cookies that remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years).

Can you opt out?: Yes, you can opt out through your cookie preferences or browser settings. Analytics information is typically aggregated and anonymized.


3.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices to provide a more personalized and convenient experience.

What they do: They enable features such as:

  • Remembering your username or login status;

  • Saving your language or region preferences;

  • Remembering form data you've entered;

  • Providing customized content based on your preferences;

  • Recalling previous booking or scheduling information.

Duration: These are typically persistent cookies that may remain on your device from a few days to several years, depending on the specific function.

Can you opt out?: Yes, though disabling these cookies may affect your user experience and require you to reenter preferences each visit.

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3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies (If Used)

Purpose: If we use advertising or marketing cookies, they help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

What they do: They may:

  • Track your visit to our website and other websites;

  • Build a profile of your interests;

  • Show you relevant ads on other platforms (retargeting);

  • Measure how many people click on our ads;

  • Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly;

  • Report on advertising campaign performance.

Examples: These may include cookies from platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or other advertising networks.

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Duration: Typically persistent cookies lasting from a few months to 2 years.

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Can you opt out?: Yes, you can opt out through your cookie preferences, browser settings, or through industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page (optout.aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org).

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Current status: We will only use these cookies where permitted by law and will rely on your consent where required. You can update your preferences at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

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Some cookies may be set by third parties that provide services to us. These organizations may collect information about your use of our website and other sites over time.

Common third-party services include:
 

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics);

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for secure transactions;

  • Scheduling platforms (e.g., Calendly) for booking sessions;

  • Video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom) for coaching sessions;

  • Email service providers for communications;

  • Content delivery networks (CDNs) for faster page loading;

  • Social media platforms if we embed their content (e.g., YouTube videos, social sharing buttons).

These third parties operate according to their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for cookies set by third parties.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for controlling or limiting how cookies are used:

5.1 Cookie Preference Tool

[If you implement a cookie banner, include this section]:

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie

preferences. You can return to adjust your settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our

website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • Block all cookies: Prevent any cookies from being set;

  • Block third-party cookies: Allow cookies from our site but block those from third parties;

  • Delete cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device;

  • Receive notifications: Get alerts when cookies are being set.

How to access browser cookie settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

  • Mobile browsers: Check your device settings or browser help documentation

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect how our website functions and may prevent you from using some features.

5.3 Analytics Opt-Out Tools

For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at:

tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting they not track

your browsing. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We

respect browser privacy settings, but our response to DNT signals may vary. You can still manage your cookie

preferences through the methods described above.

5.5 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices have settings that allow you to control tracking and advertising:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking / Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising

  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads

6. Cookie Duration

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Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

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Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser

Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

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The specific duration varies by cookie type and purpose, typically ranging from a single session to 2 years.

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7. Updates to Stored Cookies

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We periodically review and update the cookies used on our website. The types and purposes of cookies may

change as we add new features, integrate new tools, or improve our Services.

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8. Relationship to Our Privacy Policy

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This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information, including information collected via cookies and similar technologies.

Personal information collected through cookies is subject to the same protections and rights described in our Privacy Policy, including:

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  • Your right to access, correct, or delete your information;

  • How we share information with third parties;

  • How long we retain information;

  • Your California privacy rights (if applicable).

9. Children's Privacy

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Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our website, please contact us immediately.

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10. International Users

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If you access our website from outside the United States, please note that cookies may transfer your information to the United States or other countries. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and to the practices described in this Cookie Policy.

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11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. The Effective Date above indicates when it was last updated.

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If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our website or other appropriate means. Your continued use of our website after changes have been made indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

12. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

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College Interview Pro, LLC​

Email: elizabeth@collegeinterviewpro.com

Mailing Address: 325 Sharon Park Dr., Suite D5, #629, Menlo Park, CA 94025
 

You can also contact us to:

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  • Request more information about the cookies we use;

  • Exercise your privacy rights related to cookie data;

  • Report concerns about cookie practices;

  • Request assistance with managing your cookie preferences.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

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