Privacy Policy

At Global Higher Educational Rankings, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide through our contact forms or when requesting information.
• Educational Information: Details about your educational background, qualifications, and university preferences when you use our services.
• Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails, chat messages, and phone calls.
• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you educational resources, updates, and information about universities
• To improve our website and services
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Universities: When you express interest in specific institutions, we may share relevant information with those universities to facilitate your application process.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure data storage systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: