1. About Us

We at NEXT STEP ABROAD LTD (Company No: 16388758, UK) are committed to protecting your privacy in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We are also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Registration No: ZB892765 - Click Here...

2. Information We Collect

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Preferred Study Level
• Hometown
• Educational Background
• Passport or Visa Information (if required)
• Any other information shared via forms or consultations

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide study abroad consultancy services
• To process applications and inquiries
• To communicate updates and opportunities
• To meet legal requirements
• To improve our offerings

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Your consent
• Contractual obligations
• Legitimate interest
• Legal compliance

5. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

• Universities & education partners
• Visa & immigration bodies
• Trusted service providers (e.g., CRM, hosting)

We never sell or rent your data to third parties.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices to ensure your personal data is protected from misuse, unauthorized access, or loss.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for business, legal, or regulatory reasons.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or update your data
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

Contact us anytime to exercise these rights.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

10. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised date.

11. Contact Us