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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

At ABridgeUSA, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using ABridgeUSA services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not access or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our services:

Personal Information

This may include:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Educational background and academic records
  • Demographic information (nationality, age, gender)
  • Payment information
  • Immigration status and visa information
  • Profile pictures and biographical information

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Access times and referring website addresses
  • Usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and personalizing our services
  • Processing transactions and managing your account
  • Connecting you with appropriate educational institutions and resources
  • Communicating with you about our services, updates, and promotions
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website and services
  • Ensuring compliance with legal obligations
  • Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized transactions
  • Resolving disputes and troubleshooting problems

4. Information Sharing

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services.

Educational Institutions

With your consent, we may share your information with educational institutions, housing providers, or other partners to facilitate your transition to studying in the United States.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If ABridgeUSA is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

5. Cookies & Tracking

ABridgeUSA uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your jurisdiction where privacy laws may differ.

We will take steps to ensure that your privacy rights continue to be protected.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 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, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@abridgeusa.com
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
  • Address: 123 Education Street, Boston, MA 02115