All personal information provided to Volantis Immigration Consultancy is securely collected solely for the purpose of evaluating your eligibility under the Canadian Immigration selection criteria and for Study Abroad purposes. Volantis Immigration Consultancy Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the websites https://www.volantisimmigration.com and https://yallastudyabroad.com (referred to as the “Service”).

Our utmost priority is safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that any data you share with us is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality. This Privacy Policy aims to provide comprehensive insights into how we collect, utilize, and safeguard personal information, as well as address the rights of individuals concerning their personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may gather an extensive array of personal information to ensure the provision of our services, including but not limited to:

Contact Information

This encompasses not only basic details like your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address but also additional contact preferences you may specify.

Professional Information

In addition to educational background, work experience, and professional qualifications, we may collect details regarding your industry certifications, training programs attended, and relevant skills.

Application Information

Given the complex nature of immigration and study abroad applications, we may collect a diverse range of details, including passport information, financial records, employment history, academic transcripts, language proficiency test results, and any other documents required for the application process.

Usage Data

To continually enhance our Service and user experience, we may collect comprehensive Usage Data, encompassing information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, operating system, geographical location, browsing behavior, session duration, and interactions with our website’s features and functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information serves as the foundation for delivering tailored and efficient services, enabling us to:

• Provide Immigration and Study Abroad Services: Your information is utilized to facilitate the entire spectrum of immigration and study abroad services, from initial consultations and eligibility assessments to application submissions and post-arrival support.

• Communication and Updates: We utilize your contact details to communicate essential updates, alerts, and notifications regarding our services, application statuses, policy changes, and other relevant information.

• Personalization of Experience: By analyzing your preferences, behavior patterns, and interaction history, we personalize your experience on our websites, tailoring content, recommendations, and service offerings to align with your specific needs and interests.

• Continuous Service Enhancement: Your information aids us in identifying areas for service improvement, optimizing website functionality, refining service delivery processes, and enhancing overall user satisfaction.

• Compliance with Laws and Regulations: We adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards governing data privacy and security, utilizing your information as necessary for legal compliance purposes.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information under various circumstances, including but not limited to:

• Affiliates and Service Providers: Trusted affiliates and service providers assist us in delivering our services effectively, necessitating the sharing of relevant information for service provision, infrastructure maintenance, and support activities.

• Government Agencies and Regulatory Bodies: Compliance with legal obligations often requires the sharing of information with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement entities, particularly in the context of Immigration and Study Abroad services.

• Business Transactions: In scenarios involving mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or other business transactions, sharing information with involved parties may be necessary to facilitate due diligence processes, transition activities, and business continuity efforts.

• Safeguarding Rights and Safety: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as those of our clients, employees, partners, and other stakeholders, in response to legal requests, court orders, or other legal processes.

• Consent-Based Sharing: With your explicit consent, we may share information with third parties for specific purposes, ensuring transparency and compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

• Third-Party Service Providers: External service providers, including IT support vendors, payment processors, data analytics firms, and marketing agencies, may receive information to assist us in delivering services, maintaining infrastructure, and optimizing user experiences.

4. Security of Your Information

We prioritize the security and integrity of your personal information, implementing robust measures to mitigate risks and safeguard against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures encompass a multifaceted approach, including but not limited to:

• Physical Security: Secure facilities, access controls, and surveillance systems protect physical assets and infrastructure housing sensitive data.

• Technical Safeguards: Advanced encryption protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management practices fortify digital systems, networks, and communication channels against cyber threats.

• Administrative Controls: Stringent policies, procedures, and access controls govern data handling, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access, process, or modify sensitive information.

• Regular Audits and Assessments: Ongoing monitoring, audits, and risk assessments help identify vulnerabilities, address security gaps, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Employee Training and Awareness: Comprehensive training programs and awareness initiatives educate employees on data protection best practices, privacy policies, and security protocols, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, analyze website performance, and provide targeted advertisements. These technologies may collect information about your device, browsing behavior, and interaction with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences and opt-out of certain tracking activities through your browser settings or third-party tools.

6. Your Choices

We respect your autonomy and provide you with options to control the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information:

• Voluntary Provision: While providing certain personal information may be necessary to access specific services or features, you have the discretion to choose which information to disclose based on your preferences and comfort level.

• Opt-Out Mechanisms: You may exercise your right to opt-out of certain data collection, processing, or sharing activities, such as targeted advertising, analytics tracking, or promotional communications, by adjusting your preferences or settings.

• Data Access and Correction: You have the right to access, review, and correct inaccuracies in your personal information, as well as request its deletion, restriction, or portability, subject to applicable legal constraints.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources for your convenience and reference. We do not endorse or control these external sites and disclaim any responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or data security. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 18 and above, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of any such data collection, we take prompt measures to delete the information from our records and refrain from further collection or use.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. Any amendments will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will become effective immediately upon publication.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding our privacy practices, data processing activities, or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@yallastudyabroad.com.

By accessing or using our website and services, you signify your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Service following any modifications to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment and consent to such changes.