1. Introduction
Welcome to 466 Consultants Pvt Ltd ("we," "our," "us"). We recognize the significance of privacy and are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which we collect, process, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and engage with our services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of information:
- Personal Information:This includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, telephone number, date of birth, and nationality, which you provide when completing forms or corresponding with us.
- Educational and Professional Information: This comprises academic transcripts, records of professional experience, and documentation associated with study abroad applications.
- Payment Information: Where applicable, we securely collect and process payment details related to our services.
- Technical Information: This includes data such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and cookies, which enable us to enhance website functionality and performance.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process personal data in accordance with the following lawful grounds:
- Consent:When explicit consent is provided for the processing of personal data.
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the fulfillment of contractual obligations related to our consultancy services.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To provide study abroad consultancy services.
- To facilitate the processing of applications and maintain correspondence with educational institutions.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support services.
- To enhance website functionality and optimize user experience.
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may disclose your personal data to the following entities:
- Educational Institutions:Universities, colleges, and partner institutions involved in processing your applications.
- Third-Party Service Providers: Entities that assist in website analytics, payment processing, and marketing initiatives.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose information to regulatory or law enforcement agencies.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties under any circumstances.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, given the nature of online data transmission, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
7. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law
Under the UK GDPR, you are entitled to the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Under specific circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitations on the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another organization in a structured format.
- Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling: You may request human intervention in cases where decisions are made solely by automated means.
8. Cookies Policy
Our website employs cookies to enhance user experience and monitor website traffic. Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes specified in this policy, in compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution procedures, and enforcement of contractual agreements.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be subject to periodic updates. Any modifications will be reflected on this page along with the revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: info@466associates.com