Privacy Policy for INK Abroad

This privacy policy outlines how INK Abroad, hereinafter referred to as “INK Abroad” or “we,” uses and protects any information that you provide when using this website. Protecting the privacy of our customers and website visitors is our highest priority. We value our relationship with you and understand the importance of the information you share with us.

INK Abroad is committed to ensuring that your privacy is thoroughly protected. We will only use your personal information to provide the services outlined in this privacy policy.

Collection of Information:

We require your information to better understand your needs and provide you with improved services. We may contact you via mobile calls, SMS, WhatsApp, email, and other communication mediums you provide to send promotional messages or inform you about our services, special offers, or other information that may be helpful to you. By accepting this Privacy Policy agreement, you authorize INK Abroad to contact you via mobile calls, SMS, WhatsApp, email, and other communication mediums. You also agree that this authorization overrides any registry on the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR), formerly known as the National Do Not Call Registry (NDNC). Your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will automatically renew every three months. If you have any questions or concerns about this agreement, please contact us at support@inkabroad.com.

Privacy and Information Use:

In order to access INK Abroad’s services, we require you to provide personal information, including your educational credentials and scanned copies of your certificates. During your application, we may request additional information such as payment details, guardian information, academic history, employment history, admission test information, previous visa application details, etc. We may also use your email to send you updates about various education-related products and services.

Why INK Abroad Collects, Uses, and Shares Your Personal Data:

1. Schools: We use your personal data to filter through our university partners’ database and provide the best fit options for your educational pursuits based on your academic credentials, test scores, location, budget, etc.
2. Customer Service: As part of our international customer service, we share your details with our global team to assist you promptly. This may include services like counseling, visa preparation, interview assistance, and responding to questions from our student and recruitment clients.
3. Account Administration: We provide an account facility for our recruitment partners on our website. The information you provide helps us manage your account, applications, and settings, allowing us to store and share information you provide about schools and programs.
4. Marketing Activities: We may use your information for marketing purposes, particularly sending updates about the schools and programs you’ve searched for. You can opt out or unsubscribe at any time by using the “Unsubscribe” link in each email.
5. Other Communications: There may be occasions when we reach out to you through mobile calls, SMS, WhatsApp, email, post, phone, or other communication channels, including video conferencing platforms like Zoom. These communications may be for the following reasons:
   • Responding to or handling your requests
   • Reminding you if your application is incomplete or requires updates
   • Assisting with interview preparation, documentation, and visa submission
   • Conducting market research and gathering feedback to improve our services
   • Detecting and preventing fraud and other illegal activities

Sharing Your Data with Third Parties:

INK Abroad may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances:

1. The Schools You Applied To: To process your application, we need to transfer relevant details to the schools you have applied to. This ensures you can make informed decisions about your education, and may also be used by INK Abroad or the schools to offer personalized opportunities.
2. Third-Party Service Providers: We may allow service providers (e.g., payment processors, marketing partners, or analytical services) to use your personal data strictly on our behalf for tasks like facilitating payments, sending marketing materials, or providing analytical support.
3. Competent Authorities: If required by law or necessary to prevent, detect, or prosecute criminal activity and fraud, we may disclose your personal data to law enforcement or other governmental authorities.

How You Can Control Your Personal Data:

INK Abroad shares your information with schools and recruitment partners in their respective countries. This data sharing is based on your consent, not any adequacy decision by the European Commission or similar authority. You can withdraw your consent at any time. You also have the right to request restrictions on the processing of your data, to object to its processing, and to request data portability.

Access to Your Data:

You always have the right to review the personal information we maintain about you. To request an overview of your personal data, email us at support@inkabroad.com with the subject line “Request Personal Information.” For verification purposes, include a copy of your identity card (preferably passport). If the personal information we have is incorrect, we will update it upon your request. You may also request that we remove your personal data by sending an email with “Request for Removal of Personal Data” in the subject line.

How Long We Retain Your Data:

We typically retain your personal data for about three years from the time it is shared with us. However, if you would like us to delete your data sooner, please send an email to support@inkabroad.com with the subject line “Request for Removal of Personal Data.”

Data Processing Responsibility:

INK Abroad is a company registered under the laws of India, with its office located at V4U Om Manor, Marutham St, K K Nagar, Peerkankaranai, Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600063.

If you have any suggestions, comments, or concerns about this privacy notice, please contact us at support@inkabroad.com.