Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 07, 2025
At Edu Bridge Network, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, create an account, or use any of our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to deliver and improve our services.
a. Personal Information
- Personal details (name, email, phone number, date of birth, nationality).
- Academic information (transcripts, test scores, qualifications).
- Uploaded documents (passport, statement of purpose, CV, references).
b. Non-Personal Information
- Usage data such as IP address, device type, browser, and pages visited.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to remember your preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process and progress your study-abroad applications.
- To match you with universities, programs, scholarships, and advisors.
- To communicate updates, reminders, and relevant offers.
- To improve our services through analytics and feedback.
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and audit obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your data with:
- Partner universities, admission officers, and education consultants for the purpose of progressing your application.
- Trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g. payment, email, and storage providers) under confidentiality agreements.
- Legal authorities, where required by law or to protect our users.
We never sell your personal data to advertisers or third parties.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies to remember your session, preferences, and to measure how our site is used.
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the platform may not function correctly.
5. Data Security
- We apply industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, regular audits) to protect your information.
- No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work continuously to strengthen our defenses.
6. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority in your country.
7. Children's Privacy
- Our platform is intended for users aged 16 and above.
- If you are between 16 and 18, you must use the platform with the consent of a parent or guardian.
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
8. Changes to This Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
- For significant changes, we will notify you via email or an in-app notice.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Edu Bridge Network
Maple Visa Services Inc.
525 Bay Street, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M5G 2L2, Canada