PRIVACY
POLICY.

Globridge Pathways Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Globridge," "we," "us," or "our") is a premier educational consultancy firm committed to guiding students toward the best global academic opportunities. We operate under a strict Zero-False-Promise Policy, and that same ethos extends fully to how we collect, manage, protect, and respect personal data.

This Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of personal information provided by students, parents, guardians, institutional partners, and website visitors (collectively referred to as "Data Subjects") in connection with our services. By engaging with Globridge Pathways — whether in person, through our website, via social media, or through any digital platform — you unconditionally agree to the terms outlined in this Policy.

We treat your privacy not as a legal obligation alone, but as a fundamental right and a cornerstone of the trust-based relationship we build with every student and family we serve.

This Policy applies to all data collected through the following channels and operations:

• Walk-in and in-person consultations at our offices
• Online inquiry forms, landing pages, and our official website
• Email, WhatsApp, phone calls, and social media communications
• University application submissions and documentation handling
• Visa processing and embassy documentation support
• Scholarship application assistance
• Agent, affiliate, and institutional partner interactions
• Internal HR and recruitment processes for staff

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services linked from our website. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of such external parties independently.

Globridge Pathways collects and processes personal data solely for the following lawful, specific, and legitimate purposes:

• Providing personalized educational counselling and destination guidance
• Assessing student eligibility for institutions, programs, and scholarships
• Preparing, submitting, and tracking university and college applications
• Coordinating visa applications, document authentication, and embassy submission
• Communicating application status, deadlines, and required action items
• Facilitating financial documentation and scholarship processing
• Maintaining a verifiable student journey record for quality assurance
• Marketing and outreach — only with explicit prior consent
• Internal analytics and process improvement
• Legal compliance, audit, and regulatory obligations

We strictly adhere to the principle of data minimization — we collect only what is necessary for the stated purpose. We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., religion, political affiliation, biometric data) unless specifically required by an institution or embassy and with your explicit written consent.

Globridge Pathways implements rigorous, multi-layered data security standards to ensure that your personal information is protected at all times.

Globridge Pathways operates under a strict need-to-share basis. Your personal data is never sold, rented, traded, or commercially exploited. We may share data only in the following controlled circumstances:

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purpose, meet legal obligations, or resolve any disputes.

Upon expiry of the retention period, all data is securely deleted or anonymized. Physical records are shredded; digital records are permanently deleted from all systems including backups.

Globridge Pathways fully respects and actively upholds the rights of every individual whose data we hold. As a Data Subject, you are entitled to exercise the following rights at any time:

• Right to Access — Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing — Limit how we use your data in specific circumstances
• Right to Data Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object — Object to processing for marketing or profiling purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Revoke any previously given consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing

To exercise any of these rights, submit a written request to: privacy@globridgepathways.com. We will acknowledge your request within 3 business days and respond in full within 15 business days. No fees will be charged for exercising these rights.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and measure campaign performance. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.

You may manage, disable, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

As an international educational consultancy, Globridge Pathways regularly handles applications and submissions to institutions across the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Australia, Germany, Malaysia, and other destination countries. In the course of these services, personal data may be transferred internationally.

All international transfers are conducted:

• Only to institutions and embassies with established data protection frameworks
• Under binding contractual obligations where no formal framework exists
• With full disclosure to the student and, where applicable, explicit written consent
• In compliance with applicable cross-border data transfer regulations

Globridge Pathways serves students of all ages, including minors applying for undergraduate and pre-university programs. We take the protection of minors' data with the utmost seriousness.

• All data collection from students under 18 requires verified written consent from a parent or legal guardian
• Minors' data is flagged within our systems and subject to additional access restrictions
• No minors' data is ever used for marketing or profiling purposes
• Parents and guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of their child's data at any time

All Globridge Pathways employees, interns, agents, and contractors are bound by the following obligations:

• Sign a binding Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) upon onboarding
• Complete mandatory data privacy and security training within 7 days of joining, and annually thereafter
• Access only the data necessary for their specific role (minimum-access principle)
• Immediately report any suspected data breach, unauthorized access, or data misuse to the Compliance Officer
• Refrain from using student data for any personal, commercial, or unauthorized purpose
• Ensure all devices used for work are password-protected and approved by IT

Violation of this Policy by any staff member will result in immediate disciplinary action, which may include termination and legal proceedings. Globridge maintains zero tolerance for internal data misuse.

Globridge Pathways may use contact information to send newsletters, study abroad updates, scholarship alerts, and event invitations — but only when:

• You have provided explicit, informed consent to receive such communications
• You have made an inquiry or engaged with our services and have been given clear opt-out options

Every marketing communication includes a clear and functional unsubscribe mechanism. Upon receiving an opt-out request, we will remove your contact information from marketing lists within 5 business days. Transactional communications related to active cases are not affected by marketing opt-outs.

Globridge Pathways reserves the right to update, revise, or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our operations, services, technology, or applicable law. In the event of material changes:

• We will post the revised Policy on our official website with an updated effective date
• Active clients will be notified via email or WhatsApp at least 14 days before the changes take effect
• Continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy

We encourage all Data Subjects to review this Policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information.