Last updated: 05-28-2026
College Beyond is committed to protecting the privacy of the students, families, partners, donors, and visitors we serve. This page explains what information we collect through our website and SMS messaging program, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website or opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to the terms below.
We collect information you provide to us directly - for example, when you fill out a form, enroll in a program, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, current school or institution, and donation details.
When you visit our website, we and our service providers automatically collect basic technical information, including your IP address and approximate location, browser type and operating system, device identifier, the pages and links you visit, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you to ours.
We use the information we collect to deliver our programs and services, respond to your questions, send communications you've requested, process donations, improve our website and offerings, and comply with legal obligations.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, personalize content, and understand how visitors use the site. You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as expected if you do.
We share personal information only with secured service providers who help us operate - for example, Overgrad (our secured CRM provider). These vendors are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it for the services they provide to us.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS consent data is used only by College Beyond and our authorized service providers to deliver messages related to our programs.
We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of College Beyond, the people we serve, or the public.
Our website may include links to third-party sites. Once you leave our site, this policy no longer applies, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information under our control, including access controls, monitoring, and encryption where appropriate. No online transmission or storage system is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
College Beyond uses text messages to communicate with current and prospective program participants about coaching check-ins, program updates, event reminders, application or financial aid deadlines and other important reminders.
Opting in. You can opt in to receive text messages by submitting a consent form on our website at the following link, or by providing your mobile number during program enrollment. By opting in, you agree to these SMS terms: Opt-in Form
Message frequency. Message frequency varies based on your program and activity.
Costs. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile plan, and you are responsible for any charges from your carrier, including text, data, or roaming fees. SMS messages may not be supported by all mobile carriers.
Opting out. You can stop receiving messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a confirmation, after which we will not send further messages to that number (except as needed to confirm the opt-out).
Help. For help, reply HELP to any of our messages or contact us at program@collegebeyond.org
SMS privacy. Your use of our SMS service is governed by this Privacy Policy. We will not ask for passwords, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive personal information by text, and you should not send that kind of information to us through SMS.
We may update this Privacy Policy and SMS Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date and take effect when posted.
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please contact: College Beyond: 2000 Lakeshore Drive, Administration Building, Room 103-R, New Orleans LA 70148