Effective Date: July 5, 2024
Introduction
At Global College Counselors (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://globalcollegecounselors.com/ (the “Site”) or use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, payment information, educational background, and any other information you voluntarily submit via email, registration, or when using our services.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site using cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring website.
- Third-Party Information: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as educational institutions or partners, with your consent.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To deliver college counseling services, process applications, and communicate with you about your educational goals.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, updates, and marketing materials (with your consent).
- Website Improvement: To analyze website usage, personalize content, and enhance the user experience.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations in providing services.
- Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, such as website improvement and marketing (where your interests and rights do not override these interests).
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.
Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in delivering services (e.g., IT support, payment processors) and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Educational Institutions: With your consent, we may share your information with colleges or universities as part of the application process.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions).
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
International Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as using standard contractual clauses or relying on adequacy decisions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: david@globalcollegecounselors.com