Privacy Policy
For privacy-related questions, contact:
info@eassglobal.com
INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy describes how Education Advancement Support Services Global (EASS Global) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information. It applies to all interactions with EASS, including our website, online platforms, applications, services, and any physical contact with us. By using our services, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
DEFINITIONS
“Personal Information” means any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a particular individual, such as name, email address, or online identifier.
“Services” means all EASS Global websites, applications, tools, and physical interactions through which we provide our educational and support offerings.
“Processing” refers to any operation performed on personal information, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
CONSENT
By accessing or using our services and voluntarily providing your personal information, you consent to our collection and use of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending a request to info@eassglobal.com. However, withdrawing consent may limit your ability to use certain features or services. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revised version will be posted on our website and become effective three (3) days after publication.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations and provide services to you. This includes:
– Name and contact details
– Payment information
– Institutional or organizational affiliations
– Other data necessary to deliver agreed-upon services
Without this data, we may be unable to complete transactions or effectively manage our relationship with you.
Information Automatically Collected
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit or interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage data. This information helps us understand user preferences, maintain security, and improve our website’s performance.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
EASS collects personal information to provide efficient, enjoyable, and secure services. We may use your information to:
– Deliver EASS services and support
– Process applications and communicate about transactions
– Verify your identity
– Resolve disputes, collect payments, and troubleshoot issues
– Manage risk, prevent, and detect fraud or illegal activities
– Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and regulations
– Improve our services, technology, and user experience
– Measure performance and enhance website functionality
– Track and remediate potential information breaches
– Manage and protect our information systems
– Contact you regarding updates, support, or relevant notices
EASS adheres to key privacy principles: lawfulness, fairness, transparency, accuracy, data minimization, purpose limitation, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
COOKIES
Cookies are small text files or local storage identifiers used to improve your browsing experience. EASS uses encrypted session cookies to maintain secure sessions. These cookies are erased after a defined period or when you log out and close your browser. They do not collect personal data or identify you individually. You can control how your browser handles cookies by adjusting privacy and security settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of some EASS services. Learn more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We use physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include firewalls, encryption technologies, secure storage systems, and access controls. Our systems are regularly reviewed to ensure ongoing data protection and integrity.
HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your personal information within EASS Global and, when necessary, with third parties to perform services or fulfill our statutory obligations.
This may include:
– Partner institutions or organizations
– Third-party service providers supporting our operations
– Law enforcement or regulatory agencies when required by law
EASS may also send you important updates, news, or notices relevant to our services. We ensure that all information sharing complies with applicable privacy and data protection standards.
RETENTION OF DATA
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
DO NOT TRACK (DNT) DISCLOSURE
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. Our website does not currently respond to these signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
If you subscribe to our updates, you may receive occasional emails about our services, programs, or events. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link in our emails or contacting us directly.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER
If you access our services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
SECURITY
Your information is stored securely. EASS uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) to protect data transmission. When visiting our website, you should see a padlock icon and “https://” in the browser address bar, indicating a secure connection. We maintain incident response procedures to handle suspected data breaches and will notify affected individuals and authorities when legally required.
DATA CONFIDENTIALITY
All personal data provided to EASS is treated as confidential and disclosed only under lawful conditions.
While we safeguard your data, you also share responsibility for maintaining confidentiality by:
– Keeping login credentials secure
– Avoiding sharing personal details with unauthorized persons
– Following EASS security protocols when using our platforms or visiting our offices
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website or services may include links to external websites. EASS is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked websites before providing personal information. EASS will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of third-party websites.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
EASS Global does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@eassglobal.com.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
EASS Global is committed to ensuring our website and services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
You have the right to understand how your personal information is collected, used, and shared. EASS respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and accountability in all data-handling practices. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@eassglobal.com. We will comply with your request upon verification of your identity and, to the extent applicable. We will verify your identity either to a “reasonable degree of certainty” or a “reasonably high degree of certainty” depending on the sensitivity of the Personal Information and the risk of harm to you by unauthorized disclosure, deletion, or correction as applicable. To do so, we will ask you to verify data points based on information we have in our records concerning you.
If you are a user of our products and services that we provide on behalf of your institution, contact your institution to exercise your rights. They need to manage your request even if it relates to information that we store on behalf of your institution. We will support your institution with your request.
DATA SUBJECT REQUESTS (DSR)
Individuals have the right to request access to the personal data that EASS Global holds about them. To submit a Data Subject Request (DSR), please contact us at info@eassglobal.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our internal DSR procedures.
POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our Privacy Team:
info@eassglobal.com