Who we are
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Welcome to Evolva (“We”, “Us”, “Our”). Your trust matters to us, and safeguarding your personal information is a responsibility we take seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you engage with our website and services. We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your data in accordance with global best practices.
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.
Acknowledgment:
PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OUR PLATFORM OR USING ANY OF OUR SERVICES OR PRODUCTS, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY. YOU CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, USE, STORAGE, PROCESSING, SHARING, TRANSFER, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
YOU WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHTS TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION TO US AND THAT OUR COLLECTION, SHARING, PROCESSING, AND TRANSFER OF YOUR INFORMATION WILL NOT CAUSE ANY LOSS OR VIOLATE ANY APPLICABLE LAWS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS OR USE OUR PLATFORM OR SERVICES.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide our services effectively. Personal information is information that can be used to identify you, such as:
- Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, physical address, and other contact details.
- Educational and Career Information: Details about your academic history, including test scores, grades, extracurricular activities, career goals, and professional experience.
- Financial Information: Information such as income, financial aid documents, and scholarship applications, which help us assist you with funding your education.
- Usage Data: Information gathered automatically when you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and other analytics.
The non-personal information helps us improve our services and optimize your experience, while the personal information enables us to offer personalized services, including tailored advice for college admissions, career planning, professional development, and scholarship assistance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide in several key ways:
- To Provide Services: The personal information we collect is primarily used to offer the educational, counseling, and professional services you request. This includes helping you with college admissions, career counseling, professional development, and scholarships.
- To Improve User Experience: We analyze the data collected to improve the functionality of our website, enhance user experience, and offer more relevant and personalized content.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send important updates, respond to inquiries, and notify you about relevant services or offers. We may also reach out to request feedback to help improve our services.
- For Marketing and Promotions: With your explicit consent, we may use your information to send you marketing communications, such as newsletters, promotional offers, or details about new services.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, there are circumstances where we may share your personal information, as follows:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These third parties are required to handle your data securely and use it solely for the purpose of assisting us in providing our services to you.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law or when we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, ensure the safety of users, or respond to government requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. In such cases, we will notify you and provide options to manage your data.
4. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure access protocols, and the use of firewalls to safeguard the integrity of your data.
However, it is important to recognize that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you no longer wish to use our services or if your account is inactive, we will retain your data only for the period required by applicable laws or for legitimate business purposes, after which we will either anonymize or securely delete it.
If you wish to request deletion of your personal information, please contact us as outlined in the “Contact Us” section below.
6. User Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data held by us. If you would like to review, update, or request the deletion of your information, you may do so by contacting us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
In addition, you have the right to:
- Object to Processing: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as marketing or profiling.
- Request Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
We will respond to your requests within the time frames stipulated by applicable law.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data about user behavior and preferences. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site, enable certain features, and personalize content for you.
You can control how cookies are used by adjusting your browser settings to accept or reject cookies. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
We may also use analytics tools to track how visitors engage with our site. This helps us improve user experience and tailor content and services to your preferences.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we may have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links:
While using our platform, you may encounter links to third-party websites, advertisements, or electronic communication services provided by external entities. These third-party services are not under the control of Evolva. As such, Evolva does not endorse, guarantee, or make any representations regarding the services or products offered on these third-party websites, nor do we endorse their privacy policies or other terms.
Any interaction with these third-party services is solely at your own risk, and Evolva shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or issues arising from your use of these third-party platforms. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before engaging with them.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices or to comply with legal requirements. When we update this policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the document. If significant changes are made, we will notify you through our website or by other means, such as email.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Disclaimer of Liability
While we take every precaution to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for any activities under your account.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate. Any disputes related to this policy or the handling of personal data will be resolved through binding arbitration, in accordance with the applicable rules, rather than in court.
12. Authorization:
By providing information to Evolva, you acknowledge that all data shared is voluntary and in accordance with applicable laws. If any of your information violates our terms and privacy policy, Evolva reserves the right to remove it from our systems. Depending on the severity of non-compliance, we may restrict or terminate some or all of the services.
In accordance with applicable laws, Evolva and its affiliates may communicate with you through various channels (telephone, email, SMS) even if your number is registered on national do-not-call lists.
13. Changes to Privacy Policy:
Evolva reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We recommend regularly reviewing this page to stay informed of any changes. By continuing to use our platform, you accept any updates to this policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
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