Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Study Next Overseas ("SNO", "we", "us", or "our") is a premier overseas education consultancy operating from Bengaluru, Belagavi and Mysuru, Karnataka, India. We are dedicated to transparent, ethical educational advisory for international higher education admissions, visas, and student settlement.

Data Fiduciary / Controller: Study Next Overseas, 1st Floor, 64, 27th Cross, 4th T Block East, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011, India.

2. Data Minimisation & What We Collect

We practice strict data minimisation. Through our public website, we only collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to request free counselling:

• Contact Information: Full name, telephone/WhatsApp number, and email address.
• Academic Intentions: Preferred study country, target intake, intended degree level (UG, PG, MBA), estimated budget band, and test status.
• Enquiry Messages: Any specific questions you include in your submission.

Important: We do NOT collect national identity numbers (Aadhaar, PAN), passport numbers, bank credentials, or document uploads through this website. Official student transcripts and financial affidavits are collected strictly offline via secure, encrypted channels.

3. Legal Basis & Purpose of Processing

We process your personal information under the following lawful grounds:

• Consent (DPDP Act / UK GDPR): When you tick the required consent box on our enquiry form, consenting to be contacted regarding your higher education plans.
• Legitimate Interests: To communicate transparently, evaluate university eligibility, provide mock interview assistance, and prevent spam/fraud.

4. Who We Share Data With

We never sell, rent, or trade student personal information to third-party commercial brokers. We share data only with trusted service providers necessary for our operations:

• Authorised Admissions Desks: Partner global universities and colleges when submitting formal applications on your behalf with your explicit authorization.
• Infrastructure & Email Providers: Secure hosting environments and Web3Forms for enquiry delivery.
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics 4, loaded only when the site administrator has configured a Measurement ID.

5. Data Retention & Erasure

We retain lead enquiries for a maximum of 12 months if no formal university application is initiated, after which records are securely purged. For registered students, relevant admissions documentation is retained in compliance with statutory education advisory regulations.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation (including India's DPDP Act and UK GDPR), you hold the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or rectification of incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Withdraw your consent to marketing or communications at any time without penalty.

7. Protection of Minors

Many study-abroad aspirants are 17 or 18 years old. If you are under 18 years of age, you must fill out consultation forms with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

8. Grievance Officer & Contact Details

If you have any questions, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns regarding how your data is handled, please contact our Data Protection & Grievance Officer: