Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MBA Admissions Advisors ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Educational background and test scores
• Professional experience and career goals
• Target business schools and programs
• Payment and billing information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Location data (country/region level)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our MBA admissions consulting services
• Communicate with you about your applications and our services
• Process payments and maintain records
• Send you relevant educational content and updates
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, email services)
• Consultants: Our team members working on your application
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

5. Data Security

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

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

8. 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 their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Typically, we retain client records for 7 years after the completion of services.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

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

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

15. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to be informed about data processing
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making