WIN Education Privacy Policy
WIN Education is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with us through our websites, services, events, or other communications.
Who We Are
WIN Education is a global education consultancy that provides guidance and support to students seeking international education opportunities. Our services include university admissions support, visa assistance, career counselling, and academic preparation.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
a) Personal Information You Provide
- Full name, date of birth, and contact details
- Education history and academic records
- Passport or visa details
- Financial information for tuition or visa processes
- Application materials (CV, personal statement, references)
- Communication preferences and records
b) Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and usage data
- Location data (when enabled)
c) Information from Third Parties
- Referrals from partners or educational institutions
- Verification of academic credentials
- Information from public sources or online profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide our consultancy services
- To support university or visa applications
- To communicate with you about your application or our services
- To process payments or invoices
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve our services and user experience
- For direct marketing purposes with your consent – we do not share your details with third party marketing providers
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Universities, colleges, and academic institutions
- Government bodies (e.g., immigration authorities)
- Legal and regulatory authorities when required
- IT and cloud service providers that support our operations
We ensure that third parties only use your data in accordance with this policy and applicable laws.
International Data Transfers
We only process data overseas to partner institutions and do not sell or share your data with overseas organisations. As such, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse website traffic, and provide targeted content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our website cookie banner.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate parental consent.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time without notifying you. Please review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
