Introduction

StudyAbroad Offers ("we," "us," "our") operates a marketplace connecting students and professionals with exclusive study-abroad offers from partner institutions. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Information we collect

We collect information you give us directly, and some information automatically as you use the site.

• Account & profile data: name, email address, phone number, and preferences you submit through Match Me, Personal Counselling, or Contact forms (destination, subject, budget, timeline).
• Institution data: if you submit a listing request, we collect institution name, contact details, and program information.
• Usage data: pages visited, offers viewed, filters applied, and general interaction data, collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
• Device data: browser type, IP address, and approximate location, used for security and analytics.

How we use it

• To match you with relevant offers through Match Me and to send match alerts
• To operate the Browse All Offers marketplace and personalise what you see
• To schedule and prepare for Personal Counselling sessions
• To respond to enquiries submitted via Contact Us or institution listing forms
• To improve the site, understand usage patterns, and prevent fraud or abuse
• To send service updates and, where you've opted in, marketing communications

How we share it

We don't sell your personal data. We share information only in these situations:

• With partner institutions — only when you express interest in a specific offer, so they can follow up with you directly.
• With service providers — companies that help us run the platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• For legal reasons — if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of StudyAbroad Offers, our users, or the public.

Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your filter preferences on Browse All Offers, and understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit some site functionality.

Data retention

We keep your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you ask us to delete your data, we'll do so within a reasonable timeframe, except where we're required to retain it for legal or accounting purposes.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. This includes rights under the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in those regions.

Security

We use industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information and to notify you promptly if a breach affecting your data occurs.

Children's privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 16 and older. We don't knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll post the updated policy here with a new "Last updated" date, and where appropriate, notify you directly.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach us at privacy@studyabroadoffers.com, or visit our Contact page.