Privacy Policy
How Study Abroad collects, uses, and protects personal data.
Privacy Policy
Overview
Study Abroad provides information for international students. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Data we collect
- Contact form submissions: name, email, subject, and message.
- Server logs: basic technical data (IP address, browser, timestamps) collected by our hosting provider.
We do not require accounts to browse the site.
How we use data
- Respond to inquiries and feedback.
- Maintain site security and performance.
- Improve content accuracy when users report updates or corrections.
Cookies and local storage
We use minimal cookies only when required by the platform. We also store theme preferences locally in your browser (local storage) to remember your light/dark mode choice.
Hosting and service providers
- Hosting: Netlify (website hosting and server logs).
- Forms: Netlify Forms (for contact submissions).
We do not run third-party advertising or tracking cookies at this time.
Data retention
We retain contact submissions only as long as necessary to respond and maintain records for follow-up. Server logs are retained per the hosting provider’s standard policies.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us to request changes.
Contact
Email: hello@study-abroad.org