Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information you provide directly

• Contact and inquiry forms: When you submit an inquiry, request information, or contact us through a form on the Site, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message or inquiry.
• Consultancy listing submissions: If you submit or manage a consultancy listing on the Site, we collect business name, address, contact details, description, services offered, and any other information included in the listing.
• Lead and connection requests: When you request to be connected to or contact a consultancy listed on the Site, we collect the information you submit as part of that request, including your name, email, phone number, and study destination or program of interest.

1.2 Information collected automatically

• Usage data: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect information about your interaction with the Site, including pages visited, time spent on each page, referring URLs, browser type, device type, operating system, and general geographic location based on IP address.
• IP address: Your IP address is collected and used for security, fraud prevention, and geographic analytics. We do not use your IP address to identify you personally unless required by law.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content and advertising. See Section 5 (Cookies) for details.

1.3 Information from third parties

• Analytics providers: We receive aggregated and user-level analytics data from third-party services such as Google Analytics about how visitors use the Site.
• Advertising platforms: If you interact with advertisements on the Site, advertising platforms may share information about those interactions with us in aggregated or pseudonymized form.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described above without first obtaining your consent or providing you with clear notice.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 With consultancies listed on the Site

When you submit a lead inquiry, connection request, or express interest in a specific consultancy through the Site, we share the information you provided in that submission (such as your name, email address, phone number, and study preferences) with the relevant consultancy. By submitting a lead or connection request, you consent to this sharing. Consultancies who receive your information are responsible for using it in accordance with applicable privacy laws. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of individual consultancies listed on the Site.

3.2 With analytics and advertising service providers

We use third-party analytics and advertising tools to understand how the Site is used and to deliver relevant advertising. These tools may collect information about your browsing behavior on the Site and on other websites. Current third-party service providers that may process your data in this context include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Advertising platforms: We may use remarketing or advertising tools (such as Google Ads or Meta Pixel) that collect interaction data to serve relevant advertising to users on third-party platforms.

You can manage your preferences for targeted advertising through your browser cookie settings or through industry opt-out tools such as the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).

3.3 With service providers acting on our behalf

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as web hosting providers, email delivery services, and technical support providers. These providers are contractually required to handle your information only as directed by us and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

3.4 For legal compliance and protection

We may disclose your information if required to do so by applicable law, court order, or government authority, or where we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights or safety of ConsultancyHunt, its users, or the public.

3.5 In connection with a business transfer

If ConsultancyHunt is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other business transfer, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice if this occurs and your information becomes subject to a materially different privacy policy.

4. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

When your data is no longer required, we delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

EU and UK users will be presented with a cookie consent banner on their first visit to the Site. Non-essential cookies will only be set after you have given your consent.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Rights for all users

• Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

6.2 Additional rights for EU and UK users (GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing: You can request that we restrict how we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data where it is based on legitimate interests, including processing for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to lodge a complaint: EU users have the right to lodge a complaint with their national data protection supervisory authority. UK users may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

6.3 Rights under Nepal's Individual Privacy Act 2018

Users in Nepal have the right to be informed about the collection and use of their personal data, the right to access personal data held about them, the right to correction of inaccurate data, and the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant Nepali authority regarding privacy violations.

6.4 How to exercise your rights

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@consultancyhunt.com
Subject line: Privacy Request - [Your Full Name]

We will respond to your request within 30 days. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not charge a fee for reasonable requests unless they are repetitive or manifestly unfounded.

7. International Data Transfers

ConsultancyHunt is based in Nepal. When you use the Site, your data may be processed in Nepal or transferred to and stored on servers in other countries, including the United States (where services such as Google Analytics and cloud hosting providers operate).

For EU and UK users, such transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK are carried out using appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms recognized under applicable data protection law. By using the Site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL].

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 should use the Site only with the knowledge and consent of a parent or guardian.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and secure data storage practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we take the security of your data seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory authority as required by law.

10. Third-Party Links and Consultancy Websites

The Site contains links to external websites including the individual websites of consultancies listed in our directory. This Privacy Policy applies only to consultancyhunt.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website, including those of listed consultancies. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit through links on the Site.

When you contact a consultancy through the Site or via information provided in a listing, your data may be handled directly by that consultancy under their own privacy policy. ConsultancyHunt is not responsible for how third-party consultancies handle the data they receive.

11. Marketing Communications

If you have opted in to receive emails or other communications from ConsultancyHunt, we may send you updates, newsletters, new content notifications, or promotional information relevant to studying abroad from Nepal.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send you
• Contacting us at info@consultancyhunt.com with the subject line "Unsubscribe"

Opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional or service-related communications, such as responses to inquiries you have made or information about changes to this policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the Site's features, or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice, such as a notice on the Site's homepage or an email notification to registered users.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us:

For EU users, if you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your EU member state. For UK users, the relevant authority is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.