Effective Date: 21 October 2024
At Global Discussion Consults, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our website, https://globaldiscussionconsults.com (the “Website”).
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from our Website visitors:
- Personal Information: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other information that you voluntarily provide.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may collect information about your device, browser, IP address, and how you use our Website through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect aggregated, non-identifiable data such as statistical usage of the Website to help us improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Provide you with our educational consultancy services.
- Respond to inquiries, process applications, and send relevant communications.
- Improve our Website and tailor our services to meet your needs.
- Process payments and manage transactions where applicable.
- Send marketing communications if you have opted in for such updates.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our Website from unauthorized access or misuse.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted partners or service providers to help us deliver our services. These may include:
- Universities, visa authorities, or educational institutions for application processing.
- Payment processors for handling transactions.
- Service providers assisting with marketing, analytics, or website management.
- Legal authorities or government institutions if required by law.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather information on how our Website is used. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track your preferences and browsing activities. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Website.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
As a Website user, you have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational constraints.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data where legally applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please contact us: