WGU Degree Planner - Legal Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the WGU Degree Planner ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

WGU Degree Planner is a free tool that helps users plan their academic journey at Western Governors University by identifying potentially transferable courses from partner institutions and organizing degree requirements.

3. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

4. Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, the Service relies on data from public WGU APIs and resources. We do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Always verify degree requirements with official WGU advisors before making academic decisions.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service's structure, organization, and code are the exclusive property of Andrew Zeng. The Service displays content derived from Western Governors University (WGU) public APIs and resources, which remains the intellectual property of WGU. WGU degree information, course descriptions, and related academic content are the property of their respective owners. Additionally, the Service may display information and logos related to Sophia Learning, Study.com, Saylor Academy, and StraighterLine. These trademarks and associated content are the property of their respective owners. This Service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WGU, Sophia Learning, Study.com, Saylor Academy, or StraighterLine. This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and no claim is made to ownership of any third-party intellectual property.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Service.

7. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google (through Firebase Authentication), we receive your email address.
• Degree Plan Data: Information about your selected degree program, courses, and progress.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To save and retrieve your degree plans
• To improve and optimize the Service
• To communicate with you

3. Data Storage and Protection

We use Firebase for user authentication, which stores your email address. All other data you provide is stored securely on our own servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase: For authentication
• WGU APIs: To fetch degree and course information

These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they use your information.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Export your data (using the export feature in the app)
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request deletion of your account and associated data

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use local storage and cookies to store your preferences and improve your experience. Firebase may use cookies for authentication and analytics purposes.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this page.