Privacy Policy for 14Gate Advising

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

14Gate Advising ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with our internship and college advising services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from clients:

**Personal Information:** Name, email address, phone number, address, educational background, work history, and any documents or materials shared for coaching purposes (e.g., resumes, essays).

**Payment Information:** Payment platform identifiers (e.g., Venmo, Zelle). We do not store your bank or credit card details directly.

**Usage Information:** Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device type, which may be collected through website analytics tools.

**Communication Records:** Emails, meeting notes, and related correspondence.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Deliver our services, including coaching, document review, and interview preparation

Schedule sessions and manage communication

Process payments and maintain business records

Improve our services and offerings

Send relevant updates, reminders, and educational materials (only with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

The need to fulfill our contract with you (i.e., provide advising services)

Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails)

Our legitimate business interests (e.g., recordkeeping, service improvements)

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

Service providers who support our business operations (e.g., email, scheduling, or analytics platforms)

Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to:

Provide services and customer support

Comply with legal obligations

Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Data that is no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct or update your information

Request deletion of your data

Object to or restrict certain types of processing

Withdraw consent (for non-essential communications)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through our website. Continued use of our services after such updates indicates your agreement to the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

**Email:** anurag@14gateadvising.com

**Mailing Address:** [Insert Business Address Here]