1. Introduction

Compass Admissions Partners LLC (“Compass,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a boutique college admissions consulting firm based in New York City. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit compassadmissionspartners.com or contact us directly.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We collect information you give us directly when you submit our contact form, register for an iSTORIva™ information session through Google Forms, or communicate with us by email or through Google Meet. This may include:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number
  • Your student’s name, grade level, and school
  • Information about your student’s college planning needs, academic interests, and application goals
  • Essay drafts, application materials, and other content shared voluntarily in the course of our work together
  • Meeting notes and related records

 

Students under 18 should not submit personal information through the Site without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Our services are intended for students and families, with parent or guardian involvement throughout the process.

 

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect basic technical information such as your browser type, device, and pages visited through cookies or similar technologies. We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our services. This information is not linked to your personal identity.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
  • Provide college admissions consulting services
  • Send information about sessions or events you have registered for
  • Maintain records related to our work together
  • Improve our website and services

 

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party tools to manage registrations, communications, and meetings:

  • Google Forms — for iSTORIva™ session registration
  • Google Meet — for virtual consultations and information sessions
  • Website contact form — for general inquiries

 

These services are governed by their own privacy policies. We share only the information necessary to provide our services and do not authorize these providers to use your information for any other purpose. However, we are not responsible for the providers’ privacy policies or protocols or for what they do with the information.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Student materials such as essay drafts and application documents are kept only for the duration of our engagement unless you request otherwise.

 

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is directed at parents and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

 

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical steps to protect the information you share with us, consistent with applicable law including New York’s SHIELD Act. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

8. Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to opt out of communications from us. To make a request, contact us at info@compassadmissionspartners.com.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

10. Contact Us

Compass Admissions Partners LLC

New York, New York

info@compassadmissionspartners.com

compassadmissionspartners.com