Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

PlainCampus collects minimal information to operate and improve our service:

  • Usage data — We use Umami (privacy-respecting, cookieless analytics) and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages viewed, time on page, and general geographic location. No personally identifiable information is collected.
  • Search queries — School search terms may be logged to improve search functionality. These are not linked to any individual.

Cookies and Tracking

We use:

  • Google Analytics cookies — for traffic analysis and site improvement
  • Google AdSense — to serve relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies for ad personalization based on your settings and applicable law in your region.
  • Dark mode preference — stored in localStorage to remember your display preference

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which means ad personalization defaults are denied for EU/EEA/UK/CH users until consent is given via the consent banner. US users default to the opt-out model under CCPA/CPRA.

Advertising

PlainCampus displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only:

  • With analytics providers (Google Analytics, Umami) as described above
  • With advertising partners (Google AdSense) for ad delivery
  • When required by law

Third-Party Links

PlainCampus links to official government sources (US Department of Education, IPEDS). These sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their practices.

Data Retention

We don't store personal information. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics per their data retention policies. Umami analytics are retained on our servers for up to 12 months.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Contact us at hello@plaincampus.com to exercise these rights.

Children's Privacy

PlainCampus is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Email hello@plaincampus.com.