Last updated: 9/30/2024
At Cohorts, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and application. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
When you create an account on Cohorts, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, educational institution, field of study, and learning preferences. You may also choose to provide additional information in your profile, such as your profile picture, bio, and social media links.
We collect information about how you use our website and application, including your study session activities, interactions with study partners, and content you share within the platform.
We may collect information about the devices you use to access Cohorts, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and mobile device information.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including matching you with suitable study partners, facilitating study sessions, and personalizing your experience.
We may use your email address to send you notifications, updates, and promotional messages related to Cohorts. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
We may use aggregated and anonymized data for analytics, research, and reporting purposes to improve our services and understand user behavior.
When you are matched with a study partner, your profile information, such as your name, profile picture, and learning preferences, will be visible to your study partner to facilitate collaboration.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and application, conducting our business, or providing services to you.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You can update or modify your account information at any time through your account settings.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features and functionality of our services.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Cohorts is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of the policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@cohorts.online.
By using Cohorts, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website or application.