European Scholarship Group LLC

At European Scholarship Group LLC (“we,” “our,” or “the Company”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal data. As a registered educational consultancy operating internationally, we provide services to students seeking scholarships and study opportunities in Europe, the USA, the UK, and other regions.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website https://eu-edu-group.com or use any of our services.

Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or use our website or services, including applicants, prospective students, parents/guardians, and partners, regardless of their location. It is designed to comply with relevant data protection laws including:

1. 1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU/EEA residents
   2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – California residents
   3. U.S. Federal and State Privacy Laws
   4. Other international privacy standards, as applicable

Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information from you when you use our website, complete application forms, contact us, or otherwise engage with our services.

Information You Provide to Us

1. 1. Full name
   2. Contact information (email address, phone number)
   3. Date of birth and nationality
   4. Educational history and preferences
   5. Uploaded documents (e.g., transcripts, CV, passport copies)
   6. Payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms)
   7. Any other personal data submitted during consultation or registration

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect the following data:

1. 1. IP address
   2. Browser type and device information
   3. Language preferences
   4. Pages visited and referring URLs
   5. Time and duration of visit
   6. Location (if enabled by your device)

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to facilitate this automatic data collection (see Section 9).

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, our legal bases for processing your data include:

1. 1. Consent – When you voluntarily submit personal information to us
   2. Contractual necessity – To deliver services you request
   3. Legal obligation – To comply with applicable laws and regulations
   4. Legitimate interest – For analytics, fraud prevention, customer service, and marketing (with safeguards in place)

1. 4. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

1. 1. To process scholarship and university applications
   2. To assess eligibility for academic programs and funding
   3. To provide consultation, updates, and customer support
   4. To manage and process payments
   5. To send service-related notifications and important updates
   6. To personalize and improve our website and services
   7. To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

1. 1. Partner institutions (e.g., universities, scholarship bodies) — with your consent
   2. Service providers (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, payment gateways) under strict confidentiality agreements
   3. Government or legal authorities when required by law or in response to lawful requests
   4. Professional advisors for legal, tax, or compliance-related purposes

All data shared externally is transferred and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

International Data Transfers

As a U.S.-based organization with global operations, your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside your own jurisdiction. When data is transferred from the EEA or UK to the U.S. or elsewhere, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or obtain your explicit consent.

Data Retention

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

Retention periods may include:

1. 1. Application records: up to 5 years
   2. Communications and queries: up to 3 years
   3. Payment and financial data: as required by tax laws
   4. Marketing consent records: until you withdraw consent

You may request data deletion at any time (see Section 8).

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

1. 1. Right to access your data
   2. Right to correct or update inaccurate data
   3. Right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
   4. Right to restrict or object to processing
   5. Right to data portability
   6. Right to withdraw consent at any time

For California Residents (CCPA)

1. 1. Right to know what personal data is collected and how it is used
   2. Right to request deletion of personal data
   3. Right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (Note: we do not sell data)
   4. Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [privacy@eu-edu-group.com].

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze traffic, and customize content.

Cookies may be:

1. 1. Strictly necessary (for website functionality)
   2. Performance-based (e.g., Google Analytics)
   3. Marketing or preference-based (if applicable)

You can manage cookie settings via your browser or device. Continued use of our website constitutes your consent to the use of cookies, as per our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive for secure data handling, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.

Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We recommend you review their privacy policies before submitting any information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “May, 2025” date. You are encouraged to review this policy regularly.