Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.05.2025 

Company Name: The Overseas Education Consultants 

Website: www.toec.in

1. Introduction

At The Overseas Education Consultants, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our study abroad consulting services.

By using our services or website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Data: Full name, date of birth, passport details, address, phone number, and email.

Educational Records: Transcripts, certificates, standardized test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, etc.).

Financial Information: Bank statements, sponsorship details (only if needed for visa or admission purposes).

Sensitive Information: Health details (only if required for visa or accommodation purposes), visa history, or previous refusals.

Usage Data: When you use our website, we may automatically collect information like IP address, browser type, time spent on pages, and device information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Advise and assist with study abroad applications.

Facilitate university admissions, scholarships, and visa applications.

Communicate updates, deadlines, and important information related to your application.

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Improve our services and website functionality.

We will only collect and use personal data for legitimate business purposes and where you have given your consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Partner universities, colleges, and institutions abroad.

Visa processing agencies and embassies.

Language test centres or educational evaluation services.

Third-party service providers (e.g., courier services for document dispatch).

Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.

We ensure that third parties respect the security of your information and treat it according to applicable laws.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

After the retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information we hold.

Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Request deletion of your information, subject to applicable laws.

Withdraw your consent at any time (this may affect our ability to provide services).

Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. 

You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Refusing cookies may affect some features of our website.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 

Any changes will be effective when posted on our website. Continued use of our services after such updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

The Overseas Education Consultants 

Email: apply@toec.in

Phone: +91 9094446663

Address: 7th Floor, The Overseas Education Consultants Bascon Futura, New 10/2, Old No 56L, Venkata Narayana Road, opp. to Dr Natesan Park, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017