By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy.
1. About Crownwell Consultants
Crownwell Consultants is an international education consultancy and study abroad platform that provides guidance and support for:
- University admissions
- Course selection
- Scholarship assistance
- Student visa guidance
- Embassy interview preparation
- Study abroad counseling
- International student support services
We help students explore global education opportunities across multiple countries and institutions according to their academic goals and career interests.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Country and city
- Educational background
- Preferred study destination
- Course interests
- Information submitted through inquiry forms or consultations
Payment Information
When you make a payment through our website (e.g., for consultation fees or services), payments are processed by third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, JazzCash). We do not directly collect or store your full card number, CVV, or banking credentials — these are handled entirely by our payment processor(s) under their own security and privacy standards (e.g., PCI-DSS compliance). We may retain limited transaction records (amount, date, service purchased, payment status) for accounting and support purposes.
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Website usage data
- Referral sources
- Cookies and analytics information
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide admission and study abroad guidance
- Respond to inquiries and consultation requests
- Process payments and maintain transaction records
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Personalize recommendations and services
- Process applications and support requests
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Improve our services and platform performance
- Prevent unauthorized activity, fraud, or misuse
- Display relevant advertisements and educational content
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Inquiry and consultation data is generally retained for a specified period unless a longer retention period is required by law. Transaction records may be retained longer where required for accounting or tax purposes.
5. Privacy & Confidentiality Commitment
Crownwell Consultants values the privacy and confidentiality of student information. We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration. Information submitted through our website, inquiry forms, or consultations is handled responsibly and used only for legitimate educational counseling and support purposes.
7. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
Our website may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on users' previous visits to this or other websites. Google's advertising cookies help provide more relevant ads to users.
Users can manage advertisement personalization settings by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
For more information, review Google's Privacy Policy & Terms.
8. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to understand visitor behavior, website traffic, user interaction, and website performance. These services may collect information such as device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location. This information helps us improve our website and services.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party services for informational purposes. Crownwell Consultants is not responsible for external website content, third-party privacy practices, external services or policies, or the accuracy of third-party information. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites separately.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If such information is identified, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
11. GDPR & International Users
Users accessing our website from regions with data protection laws, including the European Economic Area (EEA), may have rights regarding their personal information, including:
- Access to personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal data
- Restriction of data processing where applicable
- Data portability, where applicable
Users may contact us at compliance@crownwell.co regarding privacy-related requests. We aim to respond within 30 days.
12. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)
California residents may request:
- Information regarding collected personal data
- Deletion of personal information
- Disclosure regarding data usage practices
Crownwell Consultants does not sell personal information to third parties.
13. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures — including SSL encryption on our website — to help protect user information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy, you may contact us:
- Website: Your Trusted Study Abroad Visa Consultant
- Email: compliance@crownwell.co