Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 8, 2025

At BestInstitutetostudy.com (“we”, “us” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit or interact with our website bestinstitutetostudy.com (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you apply for certification, contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or otherwise interact with our Site, you may provide personal information such as:

• Institution name, address, and type
• Contact person name, email address, and phone number
• Application-related documents and institutional data
• Payment information (if applicable) — note: payment processing may be handled by a third-party provider
• Any other information you choose to submit to us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect technical and usage information, including:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version, device type, operating system
• Pages visited, navigation patterns, referrer URLs, and timestamps
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies & Tracking below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Processing and managing certification applications and related communications
• Responding to inquiries, requests, and support needs
• Providing and improving our services, content and Site functionality
• Sending administrative messages, confirmations, and updates
• Marketing and promotional communications (where you have opted in)
• Detecting and preventing fraud and other prohibited activities
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing (such as the EU), we rely on one or more of the following:

• Performance of a contract (e.g., to process an application)
• Legal compliance
• Your consent (for marketing communications or optional data uses)
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., to operate and improve the Site, provide services, and protect against abuse)

4. Cookies & Tracking

We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage information and improve your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers and partners who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery)
• Professional advisors such as lawyers or auditors when required
• Third parties if required by law or to respond to lawful requests (e.g., court orders)
• Acquirers or successor entities in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition (with notice where required)

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (for analytics, advertising, payment processing, or other functionality). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and their practices are not covered by this policy. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal data.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the pur