Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Last Updated: March 28, 2026
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Prepworks Education ("Prepworks," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you ("Client," "Student," or "you") visit our website, use our tools, or engage our services. By using our website or purchasing any service, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you provide to us through our paid services, including name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address); student academic information (GPA, test scores, class year, intended major, college list, extracurricular activities, etc.); essay drafts, personal statements, and other application materials you share for review; payment information, which is processed securely through third-party payment processors (Prepworks does not store, access, or retain full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or payment credentials on our systems); communications you send us via email, contact forms, or scheduling platforms; demographic or personal background information you voluntarily provide during the course of services; and any other information you voluntarily submit.
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1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect device and browser information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution, IP address); usage data (pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, referring URLs); and cookie identifiers and similar tracking data as described in Section 6 below.
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1.3 Information from Third-Party Platforms
If you interact with Prepworks through third-party platforms (such as YouTube, scheduling tools, or payment processors), those platforms may share certain information with us in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you use.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to deliver the services you have purchased or requested, including essay review, strategy calls, and admissions consulting; schedule, coordinate, and manage consulting calls and written deliverables; communicate with you about your services, scheduling, deliverables, and account status; process payments and maintain financial records consistent with our obligations as a general partnership under New York law; maintain accurate business records as required by our partnership structure and applicable law; improve our website, educational tools, and service offerings; send marketing or informational communications, only where you have opted in or where otherwise permitted by applicable law; and comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
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We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described above without providing you notice and, where required by law, obtaining your consent.
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3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances: (a) With Partners and contractors of Prepworks Education who need access to your information solely to deliver the services you have purchased. All such individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations. (b) With third-party service providers (such as payment processors, scheduling platforms, and email delivery services) that assist in operating our business. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for their own purposes beyond what is necessary to provide the service. (c) With legal authorities or regulatory bodies if required by applicable law, court order, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Prepworks Education, its Partners, or others. (d) In connection with a business transfer, merger, dissolution, or acquisition of the Partnership, in which case we will notify affected individuals and require any successor to honor this Privacy Policy or provide notice of changes.
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We do not share your essay materials or personal application information with colleges, universities, or any third parties for marketing, profiling, or admissions-related purposes.
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4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the following purposes: delivering services you have purchased; maintaining accurate financial and business records consistent with our partnership obligations under New York law and applicable tax requirements (financial records are retained for a minimum of seven years from the date of transaction); resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements; and complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Essay materials and application documents you share with us are retained for up to twelve (12) months following completion of services, unless a longer retention period is required by law or requested by you. After this period, submitted materials will be deleted or de-identified.
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You may request deletion of your submitted materials at any time by contacting us in writing at the address provided in Section 12 below. We will comply with such requests within ninety (90) days, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records.
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5. Children's Privacy and Minors
Our services are available to high school students, many of whom are under the age of 18. We take the privacy of minors seriously and have implemented the following protections:
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5.1 Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under age 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at hello@prepworkseducation.org. We will promptly investigate and, if confirmed, promptly delete the information.
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5.2 Students Ages 13 to 17
For students between the ages of 13 and 17, we collect and process personal information only with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian as demonstrated by the parent or guardian's purchase of services or agreement to our Terms of Service on the student's behalf. We limit data collection for minors to what is reasonably necessary to deliver the purchased services.
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5.3 Parental Rights
Parents and guardians of minor students may, at any time, request access to the personal information we hold about their child; request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; request deletion of their child's personal information, subject to legal retention obligations; or withdraw consent for further collection or use of their child's information. This may take time, i.e., up to ninety (90) days. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address provided in Section 12 below.
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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
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Types of cookies we may use include Strictly Necessary Cookies, which are required for the basic functionality of our website; Analytics Cookies, which are used to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve performance; and Marketing Cookies, which are used only if you have opted in to receive marketing communications.
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You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.
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7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encryption of data in transit using industry-standard protocols; access controls limiting who within our organization can view client data to those with a legitimate need; secure handling of payment information exclusively through PCI-compliant third-party processors; and regular review of our data handling practices.
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No method of data transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to criminal hacking, exploits targeting third-party platforms, or your own failure to maintain the security of your credentials.
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8. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of your personal information, Prepworks will investigate the breach promptly upon discovery; take reasonable steps to contain and mitigate the breach; notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable New York State law and any other applicable data breach notification statutes; and provide information about the nature of the breach and steps you can take to protect yourself, where appropriate.
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9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations; opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly; withdraw consent to data processing where consent is the basis for processing; and request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
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To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@prepworkseducation.org. We will respond within ninety (90) days and in accordance with applicable law.
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We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
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10. Third-Party Links
Our website and YouTube channel may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently before providing any personal information.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. If changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
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12. Contact
For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at hello@prepworkseducation.org.