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              Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how ISMS Global collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you use our website and services.
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              ISMS Global Education and Migration Consultants Pvt. Ltd. ("ISMS Global", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users, students, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
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                <h2>1. Information We Collect</h2>
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              <p class="desc">We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:</p>

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              Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how ISMS Global collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you use our website and services.
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              ISMS Global Education and Migration Consultants Pvt. Ltd. ("ISMS Global", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users, students, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
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                <h2>1. Information We Collect</h2>
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              <p class="desc">We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:</p>

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                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Fill out a form on our website (enquiry, counselling, application, etc.)</div>
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              <div class="pp-check-row" style="margin-top:10px;"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> The information may include:</div>

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                  <li>Preferred course, university, and destination</li>
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                <h2>2. How We Use Your Information</h2>
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              <p class="desc">We use the information we collect to:</p>

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                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Process applications and facilitate visa or migration services</div>
                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Comply with legal obligations</div>
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                <h2>3. Information Sharing and Disclosure</h2>
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              <p class="desc">We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following cases:</p>

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                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> With partner universities, colleges, or third-party service providers to process your application or provide requested services</div>
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                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> With your consent or at your direction</div>
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                We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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              <p class="desc">You have the right to:</p>

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                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Access, update, or delete your personal information</div>
                <div class="pp-check-row"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Withdraw consent at any time</div>
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                To exercise your rights, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@ismsglobal.com" style="color:var(--pp-primary); font-weight:700;">info@ismsglobal.com</a>.
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                Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
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                <h2>8. Children's Privacy</h2>
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                Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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                <h2>9. Changes to This Policy</h2>
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                We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
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                If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
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