Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Top-Notch College Advisory Services, Inc. ("Top-Notch," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.tncas.com (the "Site") or engage our advisory services.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our consultation request, contact, or careers form (name, email, phone, zip code, student grade, high school, message).
• Communicate with us by phone, email, or messaging apps (such as WhatsApp).
• Engage us as a client and provide academic records, transcripts, test scores, essays, or other supporting documents.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve their experience.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

3. Analytics and Advertising Tools

We use the following third-party services to measure traffic and run marketing campaigns:

• Google Analytics — to understand how visitors interact with the Site (pages viewed, session duration, traffic sources). Google Analytics may use cookies and similar identifiers. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) — to measure ad performance and serve relevant advertising on Facebook, Instagram, and partner properties. Learn more at Meta's Privacy Policy. You can manage ad preferences in your Meta account settings.

These tools may set cookies or collect device identifiers on our behalf. We do not sell your personal information to these providers; they process limited data under their own privacy terms to provide measurement and advertising services to us.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.
• Provide, manage, and deliver our advisory services.
• Communicate with you about your engagement, including updates and scheduling.
• Process payments and manage billing.
• Improve our website, services, and user experience.
• Send marketing communications you have opted into (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., hosting, email, scheduling, payment processing, analytics, advertising).
• Our advisory team (advisors, creative writers, and test prep professionals) involved in delivering services to your student.
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case information may be transferred subject to this Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for students preparing for college applications, including minors under the age of 18. When working with minors, we collect information from a parent or guardian and use it only as necessary to provide advisory services. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including providing services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.
• Opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Request data portability where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. You can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings and through the opt-out links provided above.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by other appropriate means.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Top-Notch College Advisory Services, Inc.
Phone: 737-932-2388
Email: