Privacy Policy
- Privacy Policy
With this privacy policy we inform you about the scope of the processing of data that can be related to you through the use of this website (personal data) and processing of personal data related to our (consulting) services.
1.1. Responsibility for Data Processing
The controller pursuant to Art. 4 No. 7 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for data processing is
Dr. Merlinda Bajo
Study Abroad with Success
E-mail: merlinda@studyabroadwithsuccess.com
1.2. General Information on Data Processing
Personal data is processed in connection with the operation of this website. This is mainly technical data collected automatically by IT systems, such as internet browser, operating system or the time of page access. Our services aim at guiding students from making the decision which subject, which university and which country they want to study in, through the enrollment process, to admission, and beyond through mentorship. Therefore personal data beyond contact information such as information on personal interests, motivation and career plans as well as information on school and academic achievement and other personal skills is processed when using our services.
- Data Processing
Information on the individual data concerned, their processing purposes, legal bases and recipients can be found in the following overview. In summary, the collection of data which is related to the use of this website serves to ensure the provision of this website free of faults and without disruptions. The collection of data in connection with our services serves to ensure the effective performance of contracts with our clients.
2.1. Data Collected while Visiting This Website
When you visit this website, your internet browser automatically transmits the data listed below. The following data is therefore collected when you visit the website:
- Your IP address
- Date and time of the request
- Content of the site request (the specific page visited, including the name)
- Access status/HTTP status codes
- amount of data transferred in each case
- previously visited website (referrer URL)
- browser type
- Operating system you are using and its interface
- Language and version of the browser software.
This data is necessary for technical reasons to provide this website to you and to ensure stability and security. Without the collection of this data, the website could not be operated without making it considerably more difficult to trace attempted attacks. The legal basis for processing is therefore the overriding legitimate interest in the continuous provision and security of our website in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
This data is only assigned individually during the usage process and otherwise deleted immediately once you have left the site, except for statistical evaluations that can no longer be assigned to individual users.
In addition, cookies are stored on your computer when you visit this website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard disk and assigned to the browser you are using and through which certain information is transmitted to the entity that sets the cookie. Cookies can be used to identify the user who (re)visits the website. Cookies cannot execute programs or transmit viruses to your computer. They are used to make the website more user-friendly and effective overall. The setting of cookies can be prevented with the help of the browser settings.
Our site sets the necessary cookie ‚JwUnsafe‘ which is used in order to save the role of a logged-in user to identify the website owner. This cookie is automatically deleted after seven days. We also use the necessary cookie ‚JwStickySession‘, which tracks your session status on page queries. This cookie is automatically deleted after thirty days.
These cookies are indispensable for the functioning of our website and allow you to use certain parts of it. It is not possible to reject these cookies. However, you can delete the cookies at any time by choosing the appropriate security settings of your browser. However, this may render some or all of the functions of this website unusable.
The legal basis for the processing of data through these necessary cookies is the legitimate interest in providing the services of this website in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Such an interest exists for the website operator with regard to the storage of cookies for interference-free and optimized provision of this website.
2.3. Plausible Analytics
We use the website analytics tool Plausible Analytics. Plausible Analytics is an open source software. It minimizes data collection in general. Plausible Analytics measures only the most essential data points and nothing else. It does not track, collect nor store any personal data or personally
identifiable information. You can explore all the data points Plausible Analytics does collect in their data policy: https://plausible.io/data-policy
If however, the usage of Plausible Analytics should be defined as data processing under the GDPR, the legal basis for the processing of data through Plausible Analytics is our legitimate interest in tracking and analysing our website traffic in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
2.4. Contacting Us
Embedded on the website „contact“ is a form for contact through which you can directly send us your message after filling in your name and e-mail address. This contact form is intended for contacting the operator of the website by email to clarify questions or to make an appointment. The legal basis for this processing of personal data in connection with contacting the website operator is, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, the necessity for the implementation of pre-contractual measures that are carried out at your request as a data subject as well as in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR our overriding legitimate interest in effectively processing your request.
2.5. Data Processing in Connection with Our Services
We support and consult students on choosing their study subject and their place of study. We also assist them during the application procedure. After a successful application we also offer mentoring services for students studying abroad. In order to provide these services we have to process personal data. This necessary personal data includes your contact information ((sur-)name, (e-mail) address, (mobile) phone number).
In addition, our consulting services require the processing of information on your personal interests, skills and motivation, career plans and other relevant information in order to help you find your destination of study. The legal basis for this processing of personal data is, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR the necessity for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
Moreover, our carefree enrollment service require different documents for enrollment and visa services depending on the university you want to apply to such as curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, certificates, degrees, test results, references, transcript of records, passport details and others. The legal basis for this processing of personal data is, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR the necessity for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
When choosing our mentoring services we might need to process the following personal data: information on chosen university and subject; study results and other relevant personal circumstances. The legal basis for this processing of personal data is, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR the necessity for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
2.6. direct marketing
We want to make more out of our existing contacts and might to inform our clients about our other services. We might use your contact information for this purpose. The legal basis for this processing
of personal data for the purpose of direct marketing is, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR our overriding legitimate interest on informing about our services.
- Duration of Data Storage
Personal data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed or if you have withdrawn your consent.
4 Your Rights as a Data Subject
4.1 Information
On request, you can obtain information about all personal data stored about you free of charge at any time.
4.2 Correction, deletion, restriction of processing, objection
If you no longer agree to your personal data being stored or if it has become inaccurate, your data will be erased or blocked or the necessary corrections made at your request (insofar as this is possible under applicable law). The same applies if data is only to be processed to a limited extent in the future. You have the right to object the processing of your personal data, in particular, in cases where your data is required for the performance of a task carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest. You also have such a right in the case of data processing for the purpose of direct advertising.
4.3 Right to withdraw consent with future effect
You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. Your withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before the time of its withdrawal.
4.4 Data portability
If data processing is carried out on the basis of a contract, pre-contractual negotiations, consent or with the aid of automated procedures, you have the right to data portability. Upon request, we will provide you with your personal data in a commonly used, structured and machine-readable format so that you can transmit the data to another controller upon request.
4.5 Right to lodge a complaint
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority regarding your rights as a data subject:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html
4.6 Restrictions
Data whose data subject cannot be identified, e.g. if it has been anonymized for analysis purposes, is not covered by the above rights. Information, deletion, blocking, correction or transfer to another company may be possible with regard to this data if you provide additional information that allows identification.
5 Exercising Your Rights as a Data Subject
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, information, correction, blocking, objection or deletion of data or if you wish to transfer the data to another company, please contact:
Dr. Merlinda Bajo
Study Abroad with Success
E-mail: merlinda@studyabroadwithsuccess.com