Effective Date: October 24, 2026
Last Updated: October 24, 2026
At eDegree+ ("we," "us," "our," or "Platform"), accessible via [https://edegreeplus.com](https://edegreeplus.com), protecting the privacy and personal data of our users ("you," "your," or "prospective students") is a fundamental priority.
This Privacy Policy explains how eDegree+ collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, utilize our degree search and comparison tools, or interact with our affiliate links.
By accessing or using eDegree+, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our platform immediately.
1. Nature of Platform & Institutional Disclaimer
eDegree+ is an independent higher education aggregator and informational search portal. eDegree+ is not a college, university, school, educational institution, or degree-granting body.
No Enrollment or Admissions Services: eDegree+ does not accept university applications, issue academic credits, make admissions decisions, or process tuition payments. All educational programs listed on eDegree+ are offered, administered, and awarded directly by independent, accredited colleges and universities.
Affiliate & Referral Partnerships: To keep eDegree+ 100% free for prospective students, we participate in affiliate and referral marketing programs. When you click on external links, program listings, or "Apply Now" buttons, you may be redirected to an official university website or a verified partner application portal. eDegree+ may receive financial compensation when users click through, request information, or submit applications via these referral links.
Accuracy Disclaimer: While we strive to maintain accurate tuition, schedule, and course details, university programs frequently update their curriculum, fee structures, and entry requirements. eDegree+ does not guarantee the complete accuracy or currentness of third-party university data. Users are advised to verify all critical program details directly on the university's official domain.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a smooth search experience, track referral attributions, and optimize platform functionality.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When interacting with eDegree+ (such as filling out a contact form, requesting a program guide, or subscribing to an email newsletter), we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Areas of academic interest or desired degree level
Feedback or custom inquiry messages
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you navigate through eDegree+, our servers and integrated analytics systems automatically log standard technical data, including:
IP Address & Location: Approximate geographic location derived from IP address.
Device & Browser Details: Operating system, browser type, device type (desktop/mobile/tablet), and language settings.
Usage & Navigation Data: Pages viewed, search queries submitted, time spent on pages, scroll depth, and entry/exit points.
Affiliate Tracking Data: Click-IDs, referral source URLs, time stamps, and outbound links clicked (used solely to attribute partner referrals).
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
eDegree+ utilizes cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and server-side log files. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser that help us:
Recognize returning visitors.
Analyze user traffic patterns (via Google Analytics or similar providers).
Verify affiliate link attribution when you navigate to a partner university.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform navigation.
3. How We Use Your Information
eDegree+ processes personal data under valid legal bases (including user consent, contract fulfillment, and legitimate operational interests) for the following purposes:
Facilitating Degree Search: Presenting relevant university programs based on your search filters and preferences.
Referral Attribution: Tracking outbound traffic to partner universities to fulfill our affiliate reporting obligations.
Communications: Responding to user inquiries, customer support requests, or delivering opted-in email newsletters.
Platform Optimization: Evaluating user interactions to improve platform speed, layout, accessibility, and search accuracy.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting malicious activity, spam, bot traffic, and unauthorized access.
Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, legal requests, and industry regulations.
4. External Links & Third-Party Privacy Exclusions
eDegree+ contains numerous outbound links to third-party websites, including accredited universities, educational networks, and external service providers.
eDegree+ exercises no control over, and assumes zero legal responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or data practices of any third-party websites.
Once you click an external link and leave edegreeplus.com, you are governed exclusively by the privacy policy and terms of that third-party entity. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every university or external site you visit.
5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
eDegree+ does NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party data brokers. We only disclose data in the following limited circumstances:
Affiliate Networks & University Partners: When you click an affiliate link or opt to submit a program inquiry form, relevant referral identifiers (e.g., anonymized click-IDs or user-submitted lead forms) are transmitted to the partner institution or network to verify referral source.
Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers to manage core operations (such as web hosting, analytics, email delivery, and firewall security). These vendors access data strictly under contractual privacy obligations.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation, or to defend the legal rights, safety, and property of eDegree+.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, user data may be transferred to the successor entity under equal privacy protections.
6. Your Global Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
Depending on your geographic location (e.g., European Economic Area/UK under GDPR, or California under CCPA/CPRA), you possess specific legal rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access / Know: You have the right to request details regarding the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request the deletion of your personal data stored on our servers.
Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests or opt out of direct marketing communications.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a structured, machine-readable copy of your personal data.
Non-Discrimination: eDegree+ will never discriminate against you (via pricing, access, or service quality) for exercising your legal privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, submit a written request to our Privacy Team at: privacy@edegreeplus.com. We process valid requests within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
eDegree+ is designed exclusively for adult learners, prospective college students, and working professionals. Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16 (or under 13 in compliance with COPPA).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to eDegree+, please contact us immediately, and we will delete the data from our databases without delay.
8. Data Security & Storage
We maintain industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative security measures—including SSL/TLS encryption, secure server architecture, and access controls—to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
However, please be aware that no electronic data transmission over the internet or database storage system can be guaranteed as 100% secure. Users interact with online platforms at their own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, eDegree+, its founders, officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
Your reliance on university program information provided on eDegree+.
Any admissions rejections, tuition changes, or educational outcomes resulting from partner university applications.
Any privacy breaches, data misuse, or technical failures occurring on third-party university platforms.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
eDegree+ reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal changes, operational adjustments, or technical upgrades. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. Continued use of eDegree+ following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or privacy rights requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Entity Name: eDegree+
General Support: info@edegreeplus.com
Website: https://edegreeplus.com