Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024.11.23

This Privacy Policy explains how **Eduabroad** ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of students and their parents or guardians ("you" or "your") who use our services for educational exchange programs between Asia and the United States.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from students, parents, and guardians that is necessary for providing our services. This information may include, but is not limited to:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, date of birth, gender, contact information (phone number, email address, home address), passport number, and visa information.
• Educational Information: Academic records, school enrollment details, language proficiency, and letters of recommendation.
• Health Information: Medical history, vaccination records, and insurance information.
• Financial Information: Payment details, bank account information, and scholarship or financial aid details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect primarily to facilitate educational exchange programs between Asia and the United States. This includes:

• Program Coordination: To manage and coordinate all aspects of the exchange program, including communication with schools, host families, and relevant authorities.
• Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including visa and immigration processes.
• Support Services: To provide necessary support services, such as emergency assistance, health services, and academic counseling.
• Payment Processing: To process payments related to tuition, program fees, and other associated costs.
• Communication: To communicate with you regarding program updates, important notices, and other relevant information.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may disclose information to third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, travel agencies, and medical providers. These service providers are required to protect your information and use it solely for the services they provide.
• Educational Institutions: We may share relevant information with partner schools in the U.S. and Asia, host families, and educational authorities as part of the program administration.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our clients, or others.
• Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so. SMS opt-in consent or phone numbers for SMS purposes will NOT be shared with third parties and affiliates for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.
• Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Contact Information].

6. International Data Transfers

Given the international nature of our services, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country, including the United States. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

7. 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 indicating the effective date of the update.

8. Contact Us

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

EduAbroad
530 B Street, Suite 1030, San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 605-0085
contact@eduabroad.us