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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 October 2025

1. Introduction

UniPlan ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service at www.uniplan.me.

By using UniPlan, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly (Stored Locally)

When you use UniPlan's grade entry feature, you provide:

  • A-Level subjects and grades (achieved or predicted)
  • Whether grades are predicted or achieved

IMPORTANT: This data is stored ONLY in your browser's localStorage. It never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. Google Analytics collects:

  • Device type, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)
  • Referral source (how you found our site)
  • IP address (anonymized)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track usage patterns. For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

2.3 Affiliate Partner Tracking

When you click on affiliate links (such as Spires tutoring), tracking cookies may be placed by our partners to track referrals and commissions. These cookies do not contain your personal grades or UniPlan usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Grade matching (localStorage only): Your grades are used entirely on your device to filter and categorize courses as Safe/Target/Reach
  • Analytics (Google Analytics): Understanding which features are used, identifying bugs, and improving user experience
  • Service improvement: Analyzing aggregate usage patterns to enhance the Service
  • Affiliate tracking: Tracking referrals to partner services to earn commissions that keep UniPlan free

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy (Google Analytics and affiliate partners).

4. Data Storage and Retention

4.1 Local Storage (Your Grades)

Your A-Level grades are stored in your browser's localStorage and remain on your device until you manually clear them by:

  • Clearing your browser cache/storage
  • Using incognito/private browsing mode (data not saved)
  • Uninstalling your browser

We have NO access to this data. It never reaches our servers.

4.2 Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

Google Analytics retains data for 26 months by default. We use anonymized IP addresses to enhance privacy.

4.3 Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics: Tracking usage patterns (can be blocked via browser settings or extensions)
  • Affiliate partners: Tracking referrals when you click partner links

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect analytics tracking.

5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request confirmation of what personal data we process (note: grade data is stored locally only)
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (for localStorage, clear your browser storage; for analytics, contact us)
  • Right to object: Object to processing for analytics purposes (use browser "Do Not Track" or ad blockers)
  • Right to data portability: Export your localStorage data via browser developer tools
  • Right to withdraw consent: Stop using the Service or disable cookies at any time

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • No server-side storage of personal grades or user accounts
  • Regular security updates to our platform

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Usage tracking and analytics (Privacy Policy)
  • Vercel: Website hosting (Privacy Policy)
  • Affiliate partners: Spires tutoring and other educational services (refer to their respective privacy policies)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

8. Children's Privacy

UniPlan is designed for students aged 16+ researching UK university courses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you are under 16, please use UniPlan with parental supervision.

9. International Data Transfers

Your localStorage data remains on your device. Analytics data processed by Google may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the UK/EU. Google complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please visit our About page for more information about the Service.

🔒 Your Privacy Matters: Your grades are stored only on your device. We use analytics to improve the Service, but we never sell your data.