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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Introduction

LMK Consulting(“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the ScholarKey family portal and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information about students, parents, and guardians (“you”) when you use our platform.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using ScholarKey, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Account registration — first name, last name, email address, and password when creating an account.
  • Student profile — academic details, school history, essay drafts, and college application data you enter into the portal.
  • Communications — messages and feedback submitted through in-app messaging with your admissions advisor.

Information collected automatically

  • Usage data — pages visited, features used, session duration, and click paths, collected to improve the product experience.
  • Device & log data — IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URLs, retained for security and diagnostics.
  • Cookies & local storage — used solely for session management and preference persistence. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

How We Use Your Information

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the ScholarKey platform and advisory services.
  • Authenticate your identity and secure your account.
  • Facilitate communication between students, parents, and LMK Consulting advisors.
  • Send service-related emails such as account confirmations and updates.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights of all parties.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers — trusted vendors (hosting, analytics, email delivery) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Advisors — your assigned LMK Consulting advisor accesses your profile to provide personalized guidance.
  • Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect against fraud or security threats.
  • Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the same privacy protections.

Data Retention

We retain account and profile data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our services. Upon account deletion, we remove personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), hashed password storage, and access controls limiting who can view your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

ScholarKey is intended for use by high-school students (typically age 14 and older) and their parents or guardians. For users under 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information. Parents may review, update, or request deletion of their child’s data by contacting us at lmk@lmkconsulting.com.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate data or update your information.
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Receive a portable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, email lmk@lmkconsulting.com. We respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date and, where appropriate, by email. Continued use of ScholarKey after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

ScholarKey by LMK Consulting

Email: lmk@lmkconsulting.com