Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

If you contact us directly or submit forms on our website (including lead inquiry forms, newsletter signups, or university admission matching consultations), we may receive additional information about you such as:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Your country of origin and target study abroad destinations.
• Academic credentials, grades, test scores (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL/GRE), and field of study interests.
• Financial status, visa eligibility documents, or any details shared with our study abroad consultants.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our global university discovery platform.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our academic catalog listings and university matchers.
• Understand and analyze how you navigate our platform and search degree programs.
• Develop new university partnerships, scholarships, and blog guides.
• Communicate with you to provide counseling calls, application assistance, visa file guidance, and blocked account setup.
• Send newsletters, alerts, and promotional communications (with opt-out options).

3. Log Files and Web Analytics

NextWave follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

4. Third-Party Disclosures & Partners

To facilitate your study abroad admission process, we may securely share relevant student profiles, application materials, and documents with our **official partner universities** and **verified visa/blocked account service providers**. We do not sell or lease your personal information to third-party marketing companies.

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures including SSL encryption, secure API integrations, and access restrictions to protect your personal files and academic documents from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

6. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.