Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

• Full name, email address, and phone number submitted through contact forms
• Academic background, course preferences, and destination country interests
• IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically
• Cookies and usage data to improve your browsing experience
• Any information voluntarily provided during counselling sessions

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for legitimate business purposes:

• To provide study abroad counselling and admissions assistance
• To respond to your enquiries and schedule counselling sessions
• To send relevant information about universities, scholarships, and visa updates
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To send periodic newsletters (with your consent)

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• SSL encryption on all data transmissions
• Secure servers with restricted access to personal data
• Regular security audits and system updates
• Staff trained on data protection best practices

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With universities or institutions you have expressed interest in applying to
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website
• When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights and safety of SDS Overseas Consultancy and its users

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behaviour (Google Analytics)
• Marketing cookies — used to show relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to deletion — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to withdraw consent — opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Right to data portability — request transfer of your data in a readable format

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as university portals, scholarship pages, and embassy websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.