Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2026 • Effective Date: Immediately
At EduGCC.com, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of parents, guardians, students, and educational professionals across the Gulf Cooperation Council (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman). We never sell your personal information to third-party ad brokers.
1. Regulatory Framework & Governance
This Privacy Policy adheres strictly to regional and international data protection laws, including:
- UAE: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL).
- Saudi Arabia: Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree No. M/19) (KSA PDPL).
- Qatar: Law No. 13 of 2016 Concerning Personal Data Privacy Protection.
- International: European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for expatriates relocating to the Gulf.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information only when voluntarily provided by users in connection with school admissions inquiries, campus tour bookings, or advisory consultations:
Parent & Guardian Information
Full Name, WhatsApp / Mobile Phone Number, Email Address, and current residence city.
Student Academic Profiles
Intended Grade Level (e.g. FS1, Primary, Middle School, Sixth Form / IB), Target Academic Year, and Curriculum Preference (British, IB, American, CBSE, etc.).
Institutional Representatives (For Schools Portal)
Official School Email Address, Contact Person Name, Professional Title, and Campus Affiliation.
3. Purpose of Processing & How We Use Your Data
We process personal information exclusively for legitimate educational purposes:
- Admissions & Tour Forwarding: Directly routing your tour bookings and fee schedule requests to the verified admissions office of the specific school campus you selected.
- 1-on-1 VIP Consultations: Preparing customized 3-school shortlists and scheduling your advisory video session.
- Platform Intelligence: Generating anonymized regional statistics (e.g., average curriculum demand trends) without exposing personal identities.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Personal contact details are only shared under the following conditions:
- To the Chosen School: When you submit a "Book a Tour" or "Admissions Inquiry" for a particular institution, your contact details are securely transmitted to that school's verified admissions team.
- Secure Service Providers: Encrypted payment gateways (Stripe) for consultation fees, and cloud database infrastructure adhering to ISO 27001 security certifications.
- Legal Obligations: If required by valid court order or regional statutory regulatory authorities.
5. Data Retention & Security Measures
All communications and data transmissions across EduGCC.com are secured via 256-bit Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3) encryption. Lead records are stored in secure cloud environments with strict role-based access controls. Inactive inquiries are purged or permanently anonymized after 24 months.
6. Your Rights Under GCC Data Laws
You maintain full authority over your personal information. Under the UAE PDPL and applicable GCC laws, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the correction or update of inaccurate contact details.
- Request the complete deletion (erasure) of your inquiry data from our systems.
- Withdraw your consent to receive future educational insights or newsletters at any time.
7. Contact Our Data Protection Officer (DPO)
If you have any questions, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to report a concern, please contact our privacy compliance desk: