Privacy Policy:
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
TSG, LLC, doing business as TuitionMatch.org ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), operates the website TuitionMatch.org (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand exactly how your personal information is used.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or apply for our placement services.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device.
A. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information when you fill out forms, check eligibility, or contact us. This includes:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, phone number, email address, postal address, and zip code.
- Eligibility Data: Employment status, highest level of education, and program interests.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical data to ensure compliance and improve our services:
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Session Replay Data: We use third-party services (such as ActiveProspect/TrustedForm) to document your consent to be contacted. This technology records your interactions with the form (mouse movements, clicks, and data entry) to create a legal audit trail of your request for information.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- Placement Services: To match you with Education Partners (schools) that fit your location and career interests.
- Communication: To contact you via SMS, phone call, or email regarding your funding eligibility and school options.
- Compliance: To verify your identity and maintain audit logs required by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
- Marketing: To send you information about training programs, scholarships, and career services.
3. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We share your personal information in the following specific scenarios. Under certain state laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act), sharing data with third parties for valuable consideration may be deemed a "sale." You have the right to opt out of such sharing as described in Section 9 below.
A. Education Partners (The "Match")
When you request information or check eligibility, we share your profile with specific Vocational Schools, Colleges, and Training Providers ("Education Partners") in your geographic area so they can contact you regarding enrollment. A list of our current Education Partners is available upon request by emailing support@tuitionmatch.org. By submitting your information, you direct us to transfer your data to these partners.
B. Service Providers
We share data with trusted vendors who help us operate our business, such as:
- CRM and Database providers (e.g., Airtable)
- Compliance and Fraud detection services (e.g., ActiveProspect)
- Email and SMS delivery platforms
C. Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
4. CONSENT TO CONTACT (TCPA DISCLOSURE)
By submitting your telephone number on our Site and clicking "Submit," "View Results," or similar buttons, you provide your express written consent to be contacted as follows:
- Who May Contact You: TSG, LLC (d/b/a TuitionMatch) and its Education Partners (a list is available upon request).
- Methods: Telephone calls, text messages (SMS/MMS), and prerecorded or artificial voice messages.
- Technology: You acknowledge and agree that these communications may be generated using an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) or other automated technology.
- Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your interaction with our placement team. You may receive up to 15 messages per month.
- Do Not Call Registry: You agree to receive these communications even if your telephone number is listed on any federal, state, or internal Do-Not-Call registry.
- No Purchase Required: Consent is not a condition of any purchase, enrollment, or service.
- Carrier Fees: Message and data rates may apply.
How to Opt Out
You may revoke your consent at any time by:
- Replying STOP to any text message you receive from us, or
- Emailing support@tuitionmatch.org with the subject line "Opt-Out Request," or
- Calling us at (469) 608-1489 and requesting to be placed on our internal Do-Not-Call list.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to track your activity on our Site and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some portions of our Site (such as the eligibility checker) may not function properly without them.
6. DATA SECURITY
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information (including SSL/TLS encryption). While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Active Lead Data: We retain your contact and eligibility information for up to two (2) years from your last interaction with us or our Education Partners.
- Consent and Compliance Records: We retain records of your consent (including TrustedForm certificates, IP addresses, and timestamps) for five (5) years to comply with legal requirements and defend against potential claims.
- Suppression Lists: If you opt out of communications, we retain limited information (e.g., phone number, email) on our suppression list indefinitely to ensure we honor your request.
- Privacy Request Records: We retain records of your privacy rights requests (e.g., access, deletion, or opt-out requests) for twenty-four (24) months as required by applicable law.
After the applicable retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are intended for adults (18 years of age or older) seeking career training. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
- Know/Access: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Request that we do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may exercise this right by visiting our "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website or by contacting us below.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
For Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and Other States with Privacy Laws
You may have similar rights to access, delete, correct, and opt out of certain processing. Please contact us to submit a request.
How to Submit a Request
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
- Email: support@tuitionmatch.org (subject line: "Privacy Rights Request")
- Phone: (469) 608-1489
We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 45 days).
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. CONTACT US
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
TSG, LLC d/b/a TuitionMatch.org
Address: 1500 N Grant St, Ste N Denver, CO 80203
Email: support@tuitionmatch.org
Phone: (469) 608-1489