Introduction
Welcome to Grad Globe, a platform dedicated to helping students find and study at universities abroad. At Grad Globe, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website, https://www.gradglobe.org (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:
2.1 Personal Information
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register, contact us, or submit inquiries.
Educational Information: Academic history, test scores, and preferences for universities or programs, provided voluntarily to assist with your study abroad journey.
Account Information: Username, password, and other details you provide when creating an account.
Guardian/Parent Details: Full name of your parent or legal guardian, their contact number, and residential address.
Financial Background: Basic financial information such as sources of funding, sponsorships, or ability to meet tuition and living expenses.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and search queries.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system, collected automatically when you access our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and personalize our services, such as matching you with suitable universities and programs.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates about our services.
To improve our website and services through internal research and analysis.
To ensure the security and functionality of our website.
To comply with legal obligations.
Your data is used primarily within Grad Globe and may be shared with trusted third-party vendors, partners, associates, and affiliates as necessary. We may also use your information for internal research purposes to enhance our services.
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for a period of up to five years, or for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law, whichever is shorter. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@gradglobe.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as university portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: