Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 25, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Sunshine Study Abroad (“we,” “our,” or “us”), owned and operated by Sneh Gondaliya. At Sunshine Study Abroad, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sunshine-studyabroad.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Participate in forums or discussion boards
  • Contact us through our contact forms
  • Respond to surveys or questionnaires

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Educational background
  • Study abroad preferences and interests

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages you view
  • Time spent on pages
  • Links you click
  • Date and time of your visit

How We Use Your Information

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

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Site
  • Deliver the content and information you request
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
  • Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and other information that may interest you
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
  • Enhance the safety and security of our Site
  • Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other unlawful activity

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

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 Site.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic functions of the website
  • Analytical cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising cookies: Help provide relevant advertisements

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)
  • With your consent or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

  • Right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to delete your personal information
  • Right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Information for Indian Users

As our primary audience is from India, we comply with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Sunshine Study Abroad
Attn: Sneh Gondaliya
Email: privacy@sunshine-studyabroad.com

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.