EDU ALLY (PVT) LTD -Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
Edu Ally is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the laws of Zimbabwe, including the Cyber and Data Protection Act, and applicable international data protection standards.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, attend our events, or engage our advisory services.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Edu Ally is the data controller responsible for determining how and why your personal information is processed.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
a) Personal Identifiers
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Residential or postal address
National ID or passport details (where required for applications)
b) Academic & Career Information
Education history
Academic transcripts
Career interests
Application documentation
c) Financial Information
Scholarship details
Study loan information
Proof of funding (where required)
d) Technical & Usage Data
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and interaction data
Cookies and analytics data
e) Event & Engagement Data
Seminar and workshop registrations
Feedback forms
Networking participation details
We collect information directly from you or through forms, consultations, website interactions, and event registrations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., advisory services)
Legal obligations
Legitimate business interests (e.g., service improvement)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide education consultancy and career advisory services
Facilitate applications, admissions, and visa processes
Connect you with accredited institutions and partners
Communicate service updates and event invitations
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
Accredited universities, colleges, and embassies
Partner institutions relevant to your application
Service providers (IT hosting, analytics, CRM platforms)
Regulatory or legal authorities when required
All third parties are required to safeguard your information.
6. International Data Transfers
Where applications involve institutions outside Zimbabwe, your information may be transferred internationally.
We ensure:
Transfers are necessary for service delivery
Appropriate safeguards are implemented
Data protection standards are maintained
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain records for regulatory compliance
Data no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:
Secure hosting environments
SSL encryption
Access control restrictions
Routine system monitoring
While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure.
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
Enhance navigation
Analyze site traffic
Improve functionality
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain features may not function properly.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Object to certain processing activities
Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
Requests may be submitted via the contact details provided above.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services may involve minors under 18 applying for education opportunities.
We process children’s data only:
With parental or guardian consent
For legitimate educational advisory purposes
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verified parental consent.
12. Marketing Communications
You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by:
Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails
Contacting us directly
Transactional or service-related communications may still be sent.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.