Privacy and Policy

INTRODUCTION

We value your privacy and want to assure you that your personal data is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect from you and how we use it when you interact with us and use our services.

DCA Education provides various products and services in the higher education sector. These include physical and virtual offerings, as well as tailored marketing solutions to support individuals aspiring to pursue Undergraduate, Masters, MBA, and Ph.D. programs in their desired colleges.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

At DCA Education, we collect data to ensure the effective operation of our services and to provide you with the best experience possible. The data we collect includes information that you provide directly, as well as data obtained from third parties. We respect your choices regarding the data we collect, and while you have the option to decline providing certain data, please note that it may impact your ability to use certain services.

Here are some key points regarding the data we collect:

Data Collection:

• We collect information directly from you when you sign up for email communications, register for our programs, or interact with us in person or on social media.

• We may obtain data from third-party sources such as trusted databases, social networks (with your permission), co-branded partners, and publicly available sources.

Types of Data:

• Name and contact data, including your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar details.

• Credentials, such as your username and password when creating a personal account on our websites.

• Demographic data, including date of birth, age, gender, country, citizenship, and preferred language.

• Educational and professional background, which may include employment and education history, as well as standardized test scores.

• Content provided by you, such as resume or CV information, career interests, and qualifications for MBA, Undergrad, or Masters programs.

• Visual or video captures of your person during physical events, which may be used on our websites or promotional material.

• Other information you provide through feedback forms or the "Contact Us" feature on our sites.

Information Collected by Automated Means:

• When you visit our websites, we may collect certain information automatically, including IP address, device identifier, browser characteristics, operating system, language preferences, and usage statistics.

• We use cookies, web beacons, and web server logs to collect this information and may obtain "clickstream data" that records your actions on our websites.

• Third-party apps, tools, widgets, and plug-ins on our websites may also collect information through automated means, subject to their respective privacy policies.

Your privacy is important to us, and we take appropriate measures to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Please review our complete Privacy Policy for more details on how we handle and use your data.

HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

At DCA Education, we utilize the data we collect to ensure the smooth operation of our business and provide high-quality services. Here are some key points about how we use the data:

Providing and improving our services:

• We use the data to connect prospective MBA and Masters candidates with business schools/colleges and provide guidance and personalized candidate matching.

• Data is analyzed to identify trends in the higher education sector and assess candidate qualifications for specific programs.

• We offer value-added services such as discounted couriers, foreign exchange services, air tickets, education loans, and student health insurance by leveraging the data collected.

Product Improvement:

• Feedback provided by users helps us improve and enhance our services based on their experience and needs.

Communication:

• We use the data to communicate with you and personalize our interactions, such as contacting you for clarification on your account data, subscription reminders, or discussing relevant educational opportunities.

• You have the option to subscribe to email communications and customize your preferences for receiving promotional information about services provided by our clients.

Technological and Procedural Safeguards:

• We have implemented safeguards to protect your privacy, ensuring that certain data combinations are not made, such as connecting photographs or video recordings of physical events with your personal data.

Data Analytics and Cookies:

• We utilize information collected through automated means like cookies, web beacons, pixels, and web server logs to customize and enhance user experiences on our websites.

• Third-party analytics services like Google Analytics may be used to analyze website usage, and relevant information (including IP address) may be shared with these providers for evaluation purposes. Opt-out options are available for such analytics services.

Please review our complete Privacy Policy for further details on how we handle and protect your data.

INFORMATION WE SHARE

At DCA Education, we prioritize the protection and privacy of your personal information. Here's an overview of how we handle the disclosure of your data:

Non-Disclosure:

• We do not disclose the personal information we collect about you, except as outlined in our Global Privacy Policy or specific notices provided in connection with specific activities.

Sharing for Requested Services:

• We may share your data with third parties when you explicitly request or authorize us to do so. For example, if you register for our events and express a desire to meet business school representatives for further information about educational opportunities, we may share your content with them.

Sharing within DCA Education:

• Personal data may be shared among DCA Education-controlled affiliates and subsidiaries to facilitate the provision of our services.

Sharing with Vendors or Agents:

• We may share personal data with vendors or agents who work on our behalf to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. These companies must comply with our data privacy and security requirements and are prohibited from using the personal data for any other purposes.

Corporate Transactions:

• In the event of a corporate transaction, such as a merger or sale of assets, personal data may be disclosed or transferred as part of the transaction.

Legal Disclosures:

• We may disclose personal data if required by law, legal process, or to comply with lawful disclosure requests from law enforcement authorities or government officials.

• Personal data may also be disclosed if we believe it is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm, financial loss, or in connection with investigations of suspected or actual fraudulent or illegal activities.

• In the event of a reorganization, dissolution, or liquidation, we reserve the right to transfer personal information we have about you if we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets.

Your Rights and Choices:

• You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if inaccurate.

• You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time.

• If we process your data based on consent or legitimate interest, you can request the erasure of your data.

• In certain circumstances, you can request that we refrain from making decisions affecting you solely through automated processing or profiling.

To submit a request regarding your data, please contact us via email, post, or telephone using the contact details provided in the "Contact Us" section.

DATA TRANSFERS

At DCA Education, we may transfer the personal information we collect about you to countries outside the country where the information was initially collected. It's important to note that these countries may not have the same data protection laws as the country in which you initially provided the information. However, we are committed to protecting your information and will do so in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, we will comply with applicable legal requirements that ensure adequate protection for the transfer of personal information to recipients in countries outside the EEA or Switzerland.

In the case of intra-group international data transfers, we implement legally binding agreements known as Binding Corporate Rules (BCR). These BCR provide enforceable rights for data subjects, ensuring that adequate safeguards are in place for the protection of personal information during international transfers within our corporate group.

We take privacy and data protection seriously and strive to ensure that your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, regardless of the country in which it is transferred.

PROVIDING YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO OTHERS

At DCA Education, we may share your information with third parties in certain circumstances, ensuring that they meet our data protection standards. Here are some examples of when and with whom we may share your information:

• Service Providers or Partners: We may share your information with service providers or partners who work with us to provide the services you have requested. These entities are selected based on their ability to meet our data protection standards and assist us in delivering our services effectively. Examples of such service providers or partners include education loan providers, forex card providers, travel and tour agencies, student's insurance providers, courier services, airlines, and universities/colleges.

• Academic or Non-Profit Researchers: In some cases, we may share aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized information with academic or non-profit researchers for research purposes. This helps us contribute to educational research and innovation while ensuring that individual privacy is protected.

• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We will also share information if we believe it is necessary to protect the vital interests of others, such as preventing harm to someone or addressing illegal activities.

We take precautions to ensure that any sharing of your information is done in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and we strive to work with reputable and trustworthy third parties who respect your privacy and data protection rights.

OUR RENTENTION OF PERSONAL DATA

At DCA Education, we retain personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as well as to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The actual retention periods may vary depending on the specific data types and the context of the services provided. However, in general, we do not retain personal data for a period longer than five years.

We ensure that the retention of personal data is in line with applicable laws and regulations. By retaining the data for an appropriate period, we can continue to provide the services you have requested and fulfill our obligations. After the retention period expires, we securely dispose of or anonymize the personal data to protect your privacy.

If you have any specific concerns about the retention of your personal data or would like more information about our data retention practices, please feel free to contact us using the contact information provided in our Privacy Policy.

OUR CONTACT US

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights or update the information we have about you, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us at the following email addresses:

info@dreamcollegeabroad.com dreamcollegeabroad@gmail.com

Please include as much detail as possible in your communication so that we can effectively address your inquiry or request. We strive to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner and will do our best to assist you with your concerns.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We appreciate your understanding that privacy practices and regulations may change over time. As part of our commitment to ensuring the protection of your personal data, we regularly review and update our Privacy Policy to reflect any changes in our services and data processing practices.

If there are any significant changes to the way we collect, use, or disclose your personal data that are not covered by this current Privacy Policy, we will notify you directly and provide you with the relevant information. If necessary, we will seek your consent before proceeding with any new data processing activities.

We encourage you to periodically review our Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we handle your personal data. The latest version of our Privacy Policy will always be available on our website.

Thank you for your trust and cooperation as we strive to protect your privacy and provide you with the best possible services.