Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Sep 6, 2025
Last Updated: Sep 6, 2025
At Study Abroad Simplified (“SAS”), your privacy and security are our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services, including Career Counselling and Study Abroad/Study in India admissions. By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described below.
Last Updated: Sep 6, 2025
At Study Abroad Simplified (“SAS”), your privacy and security are our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services, including Career Counselling and Study Abroad/Study in India admissions. By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, nationality.
- Educational & Professional Data: Academic records, test scores, resumes, and career goals.
- Payment Information: For processing fees, deposits, or services. Payments, including refundable deposits for Study Abroad services, are handled by secure third-party processors; SAS does not store complete payment details.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and interaction with our platform.
- Counselling & Admissions Records: Notes, call logs, and assessments may be securely stored for continuity, training, and quality assurance.
- Sensitive Data (if required): Passport details, visa information, or ID proof strictly for admissions or visa assistance.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide career counselling, assessments, and admission guidance.
- Assist with university shortlisting, applications, visa support, and related services.
- Maintain accurate counselling/admissions history in our CRM.
- Communicate important updates, offers, or newsletters (opt-out available).
- Comply with legal obligations in India and internationally.
3. Sharing of Information
- Service Providers: Trusted universities, partners, and consultants (bound by confidentiality).
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business Transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, or restructuring.
4. Data Security
- Encryption: Industry-standard protocols to protect sensitive data.
- Access Controls: Only authorized staff have access to personal data.
- Security Assessments: Regular reviews to ensure best practices.
5. Your Rights
- Access, correct, or update your information.
- Withdraw consent (may affect services).
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt out of promotional communications.
6. Cookies & Tracking
- Enhance functionality and performance.
- Analyze usage for service improvement.
- Personalize user experience.
7. Children’s Privacy
- Services are intended for students Grade 6 and above.
- For under-18s, parental/guardian consent is mandatory.
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
8. International Data Transfers
- If applying abroad, your data may be transferred outside India with safeguards in place.
9. Retention of Data
- We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service delivery, legal compliance, or dispute resolution.
- Records of deposit payments and refunds will be retained only as long as necessary for service delivery, verification of refunds, and compliance with financial regulations.
10. Limitation of Liability
- SAS takes reasonable measures to protect data but is not liable for breaches beyond our control (hacking, third-party failures).
11. Updates to This Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Services indicates acceptance of changes.
12. Contact Us
- Study Abroad Simplified (SAS)
- Email: info@studyabroadsimplified.com
- Phone: +91 8849705519
- Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Disclaimer
This policy aligns with Indian IT Act 2000, IT Rules 2011, and Digital Personal Data
Protection Act 2023. For maximum protection, we recommend legal review.
