1. Overview
By using our website or creating an account, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
Legal
Effective date: September 22, 2026
Study Massachusetts Consortium ("Study Massachusetts," "we," "our," or "us") operates the website at studymassachusetts.org. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our website or creating an account, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:
Your profile data — including language scores, study preferences, and contact details — is visible only to you unless you choose to share it.
We will never share your personal information with an institution or agent without your explicit, informed consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by updating your account settings or contacting us.
We do not use your data to rank institutions, infer admission decisions, or make automated decisions that significantly affect you.
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.
Inquiry and form submission data is retained for up to two years to support follow-up communications.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to log in or use certain features of the site.
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed password storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Users between 13 and 18 should review this policy with a parent or guardian.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email.
Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Study Massachusetts Consortium
Email: info@studymassachusetts.org