Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Your Next Step Consultancy (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data: full name, email address and contact details, nationality and country of residence, academic background, school history, university or school preferences, personal interests, and relevant relocation information. This may include information relating to minors where applicable.
We only collect data that is necessary to provide our services.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to provide personalized education recommendations, deliver consultation services, support decision-making, communicate with you, and improve our services.
We do not use your data for purposes unrelated to your inquiry or services.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on your consent and our legitimate interest in delivering and improving our services.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may share limited information where necessary to deliver our services, such as coordinating with student ambassadors or facilitating introductions to universities or schools, with your knowledge and consent where required.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Your data is stored securely and accessed only when necessary.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and for reasonable follow-up.
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact: [Insert Email Address]
9. Children’s Data
For services involving minors, we only collect and process personal data with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We take additional care to ensure that children’s data is handled securely and appropriately.
10. Third-Party Services
Our services may involve references or links to third-party institutions such as universities or schools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available upon request or on our website.