This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to safeguarding your privacy and explains how AIPEMS (AI Profile and Education Matching System) collects, utilizes, processes, and shares personal information for the purpose of matching students with universities. If you have inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, you can utilize our online Privacy Form, or you can reach out to Customer Care at info@educational-network.com
What This Privacy Policy Encompasses?
This Privacy Policy delineates how AIPEMS utilizes personal information concerning the services provided by us, including our AI-powered student-university matching system, student registration portal, application transfer services, as well as our website usage, and apps unless stated otherwise below.
Activities not included in this Privacy Policy are:
Personal information utilized with our Identity Protection and Business Data Protection services. These services are governed by separate Privacy Policies, as indicated upon service activation.
Personal information that may be gathered or utilized by other entities when interacting with third-party links on our website or utilizing social media widgets we provide. You can refer to the privacy policy of third-party websites and services for details regarding their privacy practices.
Personal information collected and utilized in connection with our employment-related activities, including those pertaining to job applicants.
Privacy Commitment at AIPEMS
At AIPEMS, we prioritize your privacy and understand the importance of addressing any concerns you may have about how we handle your personal information, especially when using it to match you with universities. In addition to this Privacy Policy, we have implemented internal policies and practices aimed at ensuring the security of your personal data and guaranteeing that your information is utilized in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We adhere to Privacy-by-Design principles and maintain dedicated privacy and security teams committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring its proper handling throughout the AI matching process.
Types of Personal Information We Collect
In this section, we detail the various types of personal information we may collect from you to facilitate AI-powered university matching. The specific information collected depends on the nature of your interaction with us and the matching services you engage with.
AIPEMS may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers
This may include your real name, nicknames, signatures, postal addresses, online identifiers, IP addresses, email addresses, and account numbers.
Sensitive Information
Examples of sensitive information collected may include social security numbers, driver's license numbers, state identification card numbers, passport numbers, and usernames and passwords associated with your AIPEMS account.
Biometric Information
With your consent, we may collaborate with third-party services to utilize technology for identity verification by comparing a digital image of your face to the picture on the government identification you provide.
Characteristics Protected Under Certain Laws
This category may include age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, medical information, gender, and veteran or military status. We do not analyze this information for health, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation purposes.
Commercial Information
This may encompass records of business and property ownership, products or services purchased from AIPEMS or our partners, and other purchasing or consumption patterns.
Internet Information
This could involve browsing history, search history, device information, and data regarding your interactions with our website, applications, or advertisements. Geolocation Information: We may collect information about your location.
Audio and Visual Information
We may record telephone calls and, with your consent, videotape or photograph you for legal requirements, security purposes, or when necessary for providing certain services. Professional and Employment-Related Information: This may include information about your professional status, affiliations, employment history, salary, and employment status.
Other Types of Information
This category encompasses additional information provided directly by you, such as questionnaire responses, uploaded documents, survey responses, or financial consultation details.
Where AIPEMS Collects Personal Information
In this section of our Privacy Policy, we outline the locations and methods through which we collect personal information.
Customers
The majority of the personal information collected by AIPEMS is obtained directly or indirectly from our customers and potential customers. Information obtained directly from you includes data provided when filling out online forms, uploading documents, engaging in chat features, or communicating with us over the phone. Additionally, we may gather information indirectly about you through interactions with our website, utilizing cookies, and other tracking technologies.
Service Providers
We may gather information about you from our service providers or other companies we collaborate with to provide our products and services. Service Providers are entities contracted by AIPEMS to offer services that support our business operations.
Affiliates and Subsidiaries
Information about you may be received from our affiliates and subsidiaries. For instance, if we acquire an ownership stake in a company, we may obtain information about you if you have previously engaged in business with them.
Publicly/Commercially Available Information
We may gather information about you from publicly accessible sources, such as government records, social media platforms, and other commercially accessible sources of personal data.
Unrelated Parties
We might receive information pertaining to you from individuals and entities with whom AIPEMS does not have a direct association.
How AIPEMS Utilizes Personal Information
In this segment of our Privacy Policy, we outline the commercial and business objectives for collecting information. AIPEMS utilizes the collected information for the purposes listed below. To achieve these objectives, we employ technology, including automated processing, AI, and human review. Additionally, we may amalgamate information obtained from various sources.
Providing Products and Services
Personal information is utilized to deliver and support our range of products and services, including managing the website and customizing content based on customer preferences.
Security
Personal information is employed to maintain proper security measures over computer networks and physical facilities, as well as to identify and address instances of fraud or suspicious activities.
Marketing and Advertising
Personal information is utilized for marketing purposes directed at both current and prospective customers.
Product Development
Personal information is utilized for product development endeavors, encompassing enhancements to existing offerings and the creation of new products and services.
Analytics
Personal information is employed for various analytics purposes to understand how visitors interact with our website and services.
Operational Purposes
Personal information is utilized for operational requirements, including maintaining our website and other infrastructure, conducting training, and ensuring quality assurance.
Financial Reporting
Personal information is utilized in various financial reporting and internal operational processes.
Meeting Legal Requirements
Personal information is utilized to fulfill our legal obligations, such as conducting customer due diligence or responding to subpoenas for information.
How Long We Keep Your Personal Information
At AIPEMS, we retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it. This includes providing you with our services, complying with data retention obligations, and ensuring the smooth operation of our business.
Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies, and Your Options
Similar to other online platforms, AIPEMS utilizes various technologies when you interact with our website, mobile application, and emails. These technologies, collectively referred to as "Cookies" in this Privacy Policy, include cookies, web beacons, tags, scripts, and advertising identifiers.
Your Options Regarding Personal Information Collected by AIPEMS
This section outlines how you can access and manage the information collected by AIPEMS. It applies to all consumers globally.
Security and Identity Verification Practices
At AIPEMS, we prioritize the security of the personal information we collect and ensure that our services are delivered in a secure manner. We have implemented various security measures to safeguard the information we maintain, including physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. Our security protocols adhere to industry standards, including the use of SSL/TLS encryption for transmitting sensitive information.
We advise our users to exercise caution and take steps to protect the information they share with AIPEMS. This includes setting strong passwords for their accounts and refraining from sharing passwords with others. Whenever possible, we recommend and may require the use of multi-factor authentication to enhance the security of account access.
Information for U.S. Residents of States with Comprehensive Privacy Laws
For U.S. residents residing in states with comprehensive privacy laws, this section outlines your rights and our responsibilities concerning your personal information.
Your Rights Include:
- Requesting detailed information about the personal data collected
- Obtaining a copy of your personal information
- Rectifying inaccuracies in the personal information maintained
- Requesting the deletion of your personal information
To submit a request concerning your personal information, please email info@educational-network.com. Upon submission, you will need to verify your email address and may be required to provide additional information to confirm your identity.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: info@educational-network.com
Phone: +1 (567) 352-3732