1 Information We Collect
CCI may collect the following personal data:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Passport details
Contact Information
- Phone number
- Email address
- Residential address
Academic Information
- Certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency test results (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
- CV or resume
Financial Information
- Bank statements
- Sponsor financial documents
- Affidavits of support
Technical Data
- Website usage data
- IP address
- Device information (when visiting our website)
2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Where applicable, we process personal data based on:
- Consent – when you provide your information voluntarily
- Contractual necessity – to process applications and provide consultancy services
- Legal obligations – for compliance with immigration or educational authorities
- Legitimate interests – to improve services and maintain records
3 How We Use Your Information
Your personal data may be used for:
- Processing university and college applications
- Preparing student visa applications
- Communicating with universities and educational institutions
- Providing study abroad counseling
- Maintaining internal records
- Contacting you regarding services or updates
- Improving our consultancy services
4 Sharing of Information
CCI may share your personal data with:
- Universities and colleges
- Embassies and immigration authorities
- Visa processing partners
- Education partners and affiliated institutions
Your data will only be shared for legitimate purposes related to your application and consultancy services.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
5 Data Security
CCI takes appropriate security measures to protect personal data, including:
- Secure storage of documents
- Limited access to personal data
- Confidential handling of client records
However, no online system can guarantee 100% security, and clients submit data at their own risk.
6 Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Providing consultancy services
- Processing applications
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Internal record keeping
After this period, data may be securely deleted.
7 Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made by contacting us directly.
8. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
Cookies may collect:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage behavior
Users may disable cookies through browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites.
CCI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Contact Information
For questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact:
Career Consultancy International (CCI)
Phone: 01999-995262
Email: info@careerci.com