Education Directory Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

1. About This Policy

EducationDirectory.net is operated by Ed Media LLC ("Education Directory," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and disclose personal information when you visit EducationDirectory.net, submit a request for education-related information, communicate with us or otherwise use our website and related services (the "Services").

The Services are intended for individuals in the United States who are at least 18 years old.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide. We may collect identifiers and contact information; education, demographic and professional information; preferences and interests; information provided through forms and communications; and other information you choose to provide.

Information collected automatically. We and our service providers may collect device, browser, network, usage, advertising, attribution and interaction information, including IP address and information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Information from other sources. We may receive information from referral, advertising, education, verification, fraud-prevention and other business partners and may combine it with information collected through the Services.

3. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Fulfill and route requests, including identifying schools, programs and other education-related providers that may match your interests;
  • Communicate with you, respond to questions and provide customer service;
  • Operate, analyze and improve the Services and measure advertising and traffic performance;
  • Verify submissions, document consent, prevent fraud and protect the Services; and
  • Comply with applicable law and our legal obligations and protect our rights.

A match or referral does not guarantee admission, enrollment, financial aid, employment, professional licensure or any other result.

4. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Schools, colleges, universities, training providers and other education-related providers;
  • Education matching, aggregation and distribution partners;
  • Service providers and other companies that perform services on our behalf, including hosting, analytics, communications, verification, fraud prevention, compliance and administrative services;
  • Advertising and analytics partners;
  • Government authorities, courts or other parties where required by law or appropriate to protect rights, safety or security;
  • Parties involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale or other business transaction; and
  • Other parties at your direction or with your consent.

Certain disclosures of personal information may constitute a "sale" under applicable state privacy laws. Certain advertising-related disclosures may constitute "sharing" or targeted advertising under applicable law. Where required, you may opt out through the Your Privacy Choices link in the website footer.

Third parties receiving your information may process it under their own privacy policies.

5. Communications

When you submit a form, the disclosure presented with that form explains which parties may contact you and the methods they may use. Depending on the consent you provide, communications may include telephone calls, email or text messages and, where expressly disclosed, automated technology, prerecorded messages or artificial voice.

This Privacy Policy does not itself constitute consent to receive automated calls or text messages. The consent disclosure presented when you submit information controls.

You may use the methods provided in a communication to opt out, or email [email protected] regarding communications from or on behalf of Education Directory. You may need to contact other recipients separately regarding their communications.

6. Cookies, Analytics and Advertising

We and companies working on our behalf use cookies and similar technologies to operate and secure the Services, understand usage, measure performance, attribute visits and submissions, verify consent, prevent fraud, and personalize or measure advertising where permitted.

You may control certain technologies through your browser settings and through the privacy-choice tool available on the website. Some advertising and analytics disclosures may constitute a sale, sharing or targeted advertising under applicable state privacy law. Where applicable, you may exercise opt-out rights through the Your Privacy Choices link in the website footer.

Where required by law, we recognize qualifying browser-based opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control. Such signals generally apply to the browser or device from which they are sent.

7. Retention and Security

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide the Services, maintain records of requests and consent, comply with legal obligations, and protect against fraud and misuse. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable requirements.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we delete, deidentify or aggregate it, subject to applicable legal-preservation and backup requirements.

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to access, correct or delete information, obtain a copy, opt out of certain sales, sharing, targeted advertising or profiling, withdraw consent, and appeal certain decisions.

To exercise an applicable privacy right, use the Your Privacy Choices link in the website footer or email [email protected]. Please identify the right you wish to exercise and provide enough information for us to locate the relevant records.

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity and may request information necessary to process your request. You may use an authorized agent where permitted by law, subject to applicable verification requirements.

We will respond within the period required by applicable law. If we deny a request and applicable law provides a right to appeal, you may appeal by emailing [email protected] with the subject line Privacy Request Appeal.

9. California Residents

California residents should review our Privacy Notice for California Residents, which provides additional disclosures regarding our privacy practices and information about rights available under California law.

You may also use the Your Privacy Choices link in the website footer to exercise applicable opt-out rights.

10. Children

The Services are not intended for individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has provided personal information through the Services, contact [email protected].

11. Third-Party Websites and Changes to This Policy

The Services may contain links to websites or services operated by schools, education providers or other third parties. We do not control their privacy practices, and their handling of personal information is governed by their own policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, practices or legal obligations. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and provide any additional notice required by applicable law.

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