Poros Academy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or use our education consulting and university application services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Your name, nationality, date of birth, email address, and telephone number;
- Passport or identification information;
- Academic transcripts, certificates, test scores, and language qualifications;
- Personal statements, résumés, recommendation letters, and other application documents;
- University and program preferences;
- Payment and transaction information; and
- Messages, inquiries, and other communications with us.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and cookie data.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries;
- Recommend suitable Chinese universities and academic programs;
- Assist with university and scholarship applications;
- Prepare, review, and submit application documents;
- Communicate with universities and relevant institutions on your behalf;
- Provide enrollment, visa-document, accommodation, and arrival guidance;
- Process payments and maintain business records;
- Improve our website and services; and
- Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
How We Share Your Information
When necessary to provide our services, we may share relevant information with Chinese universities, scholarship providers, educational authorities, payment processors, technology providers, and government or immigration authorities.
Because our services involve applications to institutions in China, your information may be transferred to and processed in China or another country. We do not sell or rent your personal information for marketing purposes.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember user preferences, and understand how visitors use the website. You may restrict cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functions.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also withdraw your consent or opt out of promotional communications by contacting us.
Applicants who are minors should provide personal information with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services or legal obligations change. Any revised version will be published on this page with a new update date.
Contact Us
For questions or privacy requests, please contact:
Poros Academy
Email: info@porosacademy.com
Website: https://porosacademy.com/