Privacy policy and
data protection
How StudyPro Consult collects, safeguards, and responsibly processes your academic and personal information.
Our commitment to student privacy
StudyPro Consult ("we", "our", or "us") operates as a premier higher education advisory consultancy. We understand that applying to universities requires sharing sensitive academic records, financial documents, and personal details. We are committed to safeguarding your information with the highest ethical and data protection standards.
1. Information we collect
To provide personalized educational advisory and admissions assistance, we collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact identifiers: Full legal name, email address, telephone number, WhatsApp number, and country of residence.
- Academic records: Transcripts, degree certificates, secondary school certificates (e.g. WASSCE, A-Levels), test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT), and academic CVs.
- Application materials: Statements of Purpose, personal essays, portfolios, and letters of recommendation.
- Immigration & financial evidence: Passport data pages, proof-of-funds documentation, and sponsorship letters strictly required for university admissions and student visa advisory.
2. How we use your information
We process your data strictly for legitimate educational consultancy purposes, such as:
- Assessing your academic eligibility for undergraduate and postgraduate courses worldwide.
- Reviewing and enhancing Statements of Purpose, CVs, and application dossiers.
- Submitting admissions applications to partner and accredited universities upon your explicit consent.
- Providing structured visa readiness checklists, mock interviews, and pre-departure briefings.
- Communicating updates regarding scholarship deadlines, intake openings, and consultation schedules.
3. Data sharing & third-party disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Your information is only shared under the following conditions:
- University admissions portals: Directly with authorized university admissions offices when processing your application on your behalf.
- Official credential evaluators: Trusted verification bodies (e.g. WES, ECCTIS) when credential evaluation is required for admissions.
- Legal compliance: If required by valid court order, government subpoena, or national immigration authorities.
4. Data retention & security
We employ strict industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your documents against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All electronic records are stored in secure cloud environments with restricted advisor access. Application files are retained for the duration of your application cycle plus a standard archival period, after which they are securely deleted upon request.
5. Your rights under data protection regulations
In accordance with applicable international data privacy standards (including the UK GDPR and national Data Protection Acts), you possess the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or rectification of any inaccurate information.
- Request erasure of your documents from our active databases.
- Withdraw your consent for direct advisory communications at any time.
6. Contact our data protection officer
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our data compliance desk:
Email: hello@studyproconsult.com
Subject Line: Privacy & Data Subject Request
WhatsApp: +233 59 634 2967
