StudentSoar (“we,” “us”) is operated by AB Echelon, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. This policy explains what we collect when you use studentsoar.com, why, and the choices you have. The short version: we collect only what we need to run the site, we don't use third-party ad trackers, and we never sell your personal information.
What we collect
If you create an account
- Your email address and how you signed in (an emailed sign-in link, or Google).
- Your name, if you sign in with Google. Google shares your basic profile (name and email). We don't get access to your Google contacts, files, or anything else.
- Student verification details: the school email address you verify with, your school's name, and when you verified.
- Preferences you set, like which store region your deal links should open.
When you browse (with or without an account)
- Usage information: pages and deals you view, filters and searches you use, deals you click through to claim, the school you select, and the site that sent you to us (including campaign tags in a link). This is tied to a random ID stored in a cookie, and may be linked to your account when you're signed in.
- Device information: your browser's user-agent string (for example, “Safari on iPhone”).
- Approximate location: our hosting provider tells us which country you're browsing from, so deal links open the right regional store. We use it for that page load and don't store it.
- IP address: when you request a sign-in link, we store your IP address with the request to prevent abuse (for example, someone flooding an inbox with sign-in emails). Our hosting provider also keeps standard server logs.
When you contact us
If you email us, we keep the conversation so we can respond and follow up.
Cookies
We use a small number of our own cookies. We don't use advertising cookies or third-party analytics cookies.
| Cookie | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|
ss_aid | A random ID so we can count visits and understand how the site is used | 1 year |
ss_uid | Keeps you signed in | 30 days |
ss_school | Remembers the school you picked | 1 year |
ss_oauth_state | Protects the “Continue with Google” sign-in from tampering | 10 minutes |
We also keep one temporary flag in your browser's session storage (ss_landed). It's cleared when you close the tab, and it lets us record where you came from only once per visit.
When you click through to claim a deal, you leave StudentSoar. The brand's site, or an affiliate network handling the link, may set its own cookies under its own privacy policy.
How we use it
- To run the site: show deals, keep you signed in, and open the right regional store.
- To verify student status and unlock deals reserved for verified students.
- To send emails you've asked for, like sign-in links and verification links.
- To send StudentSoar updates, such as a weekly roundup of deals. Every marketing email has an unsubscribe link.
- To understand what students find useful (which deals get viewed and claimed, which searches come up empty) so we can improve the site.
- To prevent abuse and keep the site secure.
Who we share it with
We share personal information only with service providers that help us run the site:
- Vercel (website hosting)
- Neon (database hosting)
- Resend (sending email)
- Google (only if you choose “Continue with Google”)
- Cloudflare (domain services and delivering email sent to our support address)
We may also disclose information if the law requires it, to protect people's safety, or as part of a merger, sale, or reorganization of the business (in which case this policy would continue to apply to your information).
We don't sell your personal information, and we don't share it with advertisers or data brokers. If a brand ever wants to reach verified students, we send the offer ourselves. Brands never get your details.
How long we keep it
We keep account information while your account exists. Usage records are kept as long as they're useful for understanding how the site is used. If you delete your account, we delete your profile; any remaining usage records are no longer linked to you.
Your choices and rights
- See, correct, or delete your data: email support@studentsoar.com from the address on your account and we'll take care of it, usually within a few days.
- Emails: unsubscribe from marketing emails with the link in any of them. We'll still send emails you request, like sign-in links.
- Cookies: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block them, you won't be able to stay signed in.
- Do Not Track: we don't respond to browser Do Not Track signals. We also don't track you across other websites.
Depending on where you live (for example, California, the UK, or the EU), you may have additional rights, such as receiving a copy of your data. Email us to use them; we won't treat you differently for doing so.
Security
We protect your information with industry-standard measures: encrypted connections, sign-in links that work once and expire, and minimal data collection. No system is perfectly secure, so if you ever suspect a problem with your account, tell us.
Children
StudentSoar is meant for college students and isn't directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us information, email us and we'll delete it.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we'll update the date at the top. For significant changes, we'll give account holders notice before they take effect.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email support@studentsoar.com, or see our contact page.