California Privacy Notice and Opt Out Rights (CCPA)

For California Residents Only

Last Updated: September 4th, 2025

1. Scope

This notice applies only to California residents using CollegeMatched.com. It

explains the rights granted under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and

how to exercise them.

2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data when you use CollegeMatched.com:

• Identifiers: name, address, phone number, email.

• Demographic and education fields: education level, area of interest, program

preferences, graduation year, military status.

• Internet activity: IP address, device details, browser type, pages viewed, referral

source.

• Inferences: internal matching predictions used to connect you with schools or

education partners.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect and use personal information to:

• Match you with relevant education programs.

• Transmit your information to schools, universities, and education marketing

partners who may contact you.

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Perform analytics, maintain security, and operate the site.

4. Selling or Sharing Personal Information

Transmitting your submitted information to education providers and marketing

partners for lead-generation purposes qualifies as “sharing” under CCPA.

California residents may opt out of this activity.

5. Your CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know the categories of personal information collected.

• Access the specific information we hold about you.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

• Limit the use of sensitive information.

• Be free from retaliation for exercising these rights.

6. How to Submit Requests

To submit an access, deletion, or correction request:

Email: info@collegematched.com

Subject Line: CCPA Request

We may require verification to confirm identity.

7. Opt Out of Sale or Sharing

California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

here:

https://stage.collegematched.com/unsubscribe

After opting out, we will not transmit your data to education providers or partners

unless you resubmit information and provide new consent.

8. Authorized Agents

Authorized agents may submit CCPA requests on your behalf. Proof of

authorization is required.

9. Updates

We may revise this notice. Changes will appear on this page.