PURPOSE

This statement explains how Australasian Education and Immigration Consultants (AEIC) manages your personal information for providing services. As privacy laws are different all around the world, as an Australian entity we will be governed by Australian privacy laws. By taking our services you agree with our privacy policy. If you choose not to provide some information, we may not be able to provide you with some services.

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

AEIC will collect personal information relevant to the services you are taking.  This may include your name and contact details, educational history, and professional affiliations.

HOW DOES AEIC COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Most personal information about you will be collected from you directly when you enter your personal information into AEIC’s online portal (register your interest). Categories of personal data we collect are
I. Name
II. Gender
III. Date of birth
IV. Postal address (can be a postal box number and/or a street address)
V. Telephone number/s (mobile and landline)
VI. Identity document (such as passport or driver’s license) number
VII. Educational history
VIII. Any other relevant information for employment purposes, such as LinkedIn profile, Facebook profile, next of kin, immigration status and work right, bank account details.

FORM OF COLLECTION

AEIC collects your personal information directly from you when you provide it to us. It will always be collected in electronic format.

HOW DOES AEIC USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

AEIC will use your personal information primarily for administering a service offering to you. AEIC may also use your personal information as part of providing specific services to you by our partner agencies, for example travel agent, accommodation providers.

Who we share your data with?

Your personal information will be stored in a secured encrypted and password protected file which will not be accessible by anybody. We may share your personal information with the educational partners as part of educational and/or enrolment support. We may also share your personal information as part of providing specific services to you by our partner agencies, for example travel agent, accommodation providers. We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements or with legal process to protect our interest or an individual’s personal safety.

How long we retain your data?

AEIC will safely store your personal data as long as is necessary for the original purpose of collection or as required by law. At the end of the intended retention period, your data will be completely deleted.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD DETAILS

We do not store customer credit card details. To be able to make a secure payment to us, you will provide your credit card information to a third party, such as PayPal.

 

MARKETING

We may use your personal information to notify you about our products and/or services. You can opt-out from any such communications.