
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 24, 2026
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
World Class College Counseling ("WCCC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students, parents, guardians, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.worldclasscollegecounseling.com (the "Site") or submit inquiries about our college counseling services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you or your child ("Personal Information").
A. Information You Provide Directly to Us
When you fill out our contact or inquiry form on our Site, we collect details including, but not limited to:
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Student Information: Student’s first and last name, email address, current grade level (e.g., 9th–12th grade, postgraduate, transfer), and high school name.
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Parent/Guardian Information: Parent/guardian first and last name, email address, and state/residency (US state or international residency).
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Submission Context: Information regarding who is completing the form (parent or student) and how you discovered WCCC (e.g., Internet search, referrals, Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, former client, etc.).
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Consultation Notes & Communication: Any information you choose to provide during phone calls, emails, or counseling sessions.
B. Automatically Collected Information & Tracking Technologies
When you navigate through our Site, we (or third-party tools we use) may automatically collect certain technical information:
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Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
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Cookies & Tracking Pixels: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics or social media tracking pixels including Meta/Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) to analyze website traffic and evaluate the performance of our marketing campaigns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
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To Deliver Counseling Services: To contact you, evaluate your educational needs, prepare customized college counseling strategies, and communicate regarding our services.
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To Process Inquiries: To respond to your questions, schedule consultations, and follow up on inquiry form submissions.
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Marketing & Analytics: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns (such as Google Ads or social media advertising) and optimize our website content.
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Administrative & Security: To maintain and secure our Site, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Collection of Information from Minors
Our services involve advising high school students, some of whom may be under the age of 18 or 13.
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Parental Involvement: We encourage parent and guardian involvement in all inquiries. When a student completes an inquiry form, parent/guardian contact information is requested.
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Use of Student Data: Personal Information collected from high school students is strictly used to provide, personalize, and improve our college counseling services.
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No Sale of Minor Data: We never sell, rent, or trade the personal information of minors to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information. We only share your information under the following limited circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, managing our client database, or serving our clients (e.g., website hosting platforms, email management systems, form processors). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of WCCC, our clients, or others.
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Business Transfers: If WCCC undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, client information may be transferred as part of that business transaction.
5. Cookies and Third-Party Links
Cookies and Advertising
You can set your web browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, please note that some parts of this Site may become inaccessible or function improperly.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, such as university portals, admissions resources, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
6. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations.
7. Your Data Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you (or your parent/guardian) may have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
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Access & Correction: The right to request access to or correction of the personal data we hold about you.
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Deletion: The right to request that we delete your Personal Information from our records.
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Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from any promotional or marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
World Class College Counseling
Email: rebecca@worldclasscollegecounseling.com
Website: https://www.worldclasscollegecounseling.com
Location: Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States of America
