Privacy Policy

At Global Career Counseling, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of students and professionals seeking overseas education and career guidance.

1. Information We Collect

In order to provide our "One-Stop Service for all your Abroad Study Needs," we collect the following:

• Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and nationality.
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Academic & Professional Data: Transcripts, diplomas, test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/GRE), and Resumes/CVs.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected to:

• Provide personalized career guidance and university selection (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.).
• Assist in the application process for MBBS and other overseas programs.
• Communicate updates regarding admission cycles, visa requirements, and counseling sessions.
• Detect and prevent spam through automated visitor comment analysis.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data. However, to fulfill our services, we may share your information with:

• Educational Institutions: Universities and colleges you are applying to.
• Service Providers: Secured partners used for document processing or communication.
• Legal Authorities: When required by the Information Technology Act, 2000, or other Indian regulations.

4. Data Retention & Security

• Retention: We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our consultancy services or as required for legal/administrative purposes.
• Security: We implement technical measures (such as SSL encryption) to ensure your sensitive documents are protected from unauthorized access.

5. Your Rights (DPDPA 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct any inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal retention).
• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of receiving further counseling communications at any time.

6. Cookies & Third-Party Links

Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences and login details. We may also include links to third-party sites (e.g., university portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.