Our privacy policy

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Opportunities Abroad Education Services ("OA Education," "we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Educational Information: Academic history, current studies, and educational goals.
• Employment Information: Work experience, job preferences, and professional qualifications.
• Payment Information: Payment details related to services, including billing addresses and transaction history.

2.2 Usage Data We collect information about your interactions with our website and services, such as:

• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address.
• Device Information: Details about the device you use to access our website (e.g., operating system, browser type).
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To deliver and manage the services you request, including career guidance, university selection, and application support.
• To Process Transactions: To handle payments and billing related to our services.
• To Communicate: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to our services, if you have opted-in to receive such communications.
• To Improve Our Services: To analyze user data and improve our website and services based on user feedback and behavior.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and interests.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, IT service providers, and marketing agencies. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

4.2 Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal processes, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect the rights, property, or safety of OA Education, our users, or others.

4.3 Business Transfers In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, and to enforce our agreements. Once the retention period has expired, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
• Restriction: You can request the restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Cookies Cookies are small text files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies to:

• Improve Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings.
• Analyze Usage: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

8.2 Managing Cookies You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised date. Your continued use of our website and services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

• Phone: +256 123 456 789
• Email: Click here to send email
• Address: Plot 724/725, Mawanda Road, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda