Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17th November 2024

Welcome to Boston Consultants ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website boston-consultants.com and use our services to facilitate your studies abroad.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our website.

A. Information You Provide to Us:

  • •Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, residential address.
  • •Academic and Background Information: Educational history, transcripts, test scores (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT), intended program of study, desired universities.
  • •Application Materials: Copies of your passport, recommendation letters, statements of purpose, and CV/resume.
  • •Financial Information: Information related to scholarship applications, proof of funds, and financial aid requests.
  • •Communication Data: Records of our correspondence via email, contact forms, or phone calls.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

  • •Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and pages you visit on our site.
  • •Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users' movements around the site, and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • •To provide our core services, including university application assistance, scholarship guidance, and visa appointment support.
  • •To communicate with you about your inquiries, applications, and our services.
  • •To personalize your experience and provide you with relevant information.
  • •To improve our website, services, and marketing efforts.
  • •To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA/UK Users)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context in which we collect it. We typically rely on:

  • •Performance of a Contract: To fulfill our obligations to you in providing our consultancy services.
  • •Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission, for example, by subscribing to our marketing communications.
  • •Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and website security, provided your fundamental rights are not overridden.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to external parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • •With Your Consent: We share your academic and application information with universities and educational institutions you have authorized us to apply to.
  • •Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., cloud storage providers, email service platforms), so long as they agree to keep this information confidential.
  • •Legal Requirements: We may disclose information where required by law or to respond to valid legal processes.

5. Advertising, Cookies, and Third-Party Vendors

A. Advertising and Third-Party Cookies:

Our website uses online advertising to reach prospective students. Specifically, third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's past visits to our website.

B. Google's Role:

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites across the Internet. This is often referred to as "remarketing" or "personalized advertising."

C. Your Opt-Out Options:

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other participating companies by visiting:

You can also generally prevent the use of cookies by disabling them in your browser settings. Please note that opting out will not remove ads; it will make the ads you see less relevant to your interests.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures, including secure servers and encrypted data transmission, to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • •Access and Portability: The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data.
  • •Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • •Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request the deletion of your personal data.
  • •Restriction: The right to request that we temporarily or permanently stop processing all or some of your personal data.
  • •Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. International Data Transfers

As a study abroad consultancy, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Pakistan, such as the UK, USA, and European countries where the universities are located. We will take all steps necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Address:

Office #15, Mezzanine Floor, Shahid Plaza,
Block R F 6/4 Blue Area, Islamabad, 44000

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