Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
GDPR Compliant Platform
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Quick Summary
- • We collect only essential information to connect you with universities
- • Your documents are securely stored and only shared with universities you apply to
- • We never sell your personal data to third parties
- • You can access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time
- • We process data based on your consent and legitimate interests
Data Controller
unizep is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We have appointed a dedicated compliance team responsible for overseeing data protection matters and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy regulations and industry-standard privacy practices.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Profile Information: Education history, GPA, test scores (IELTS, etc.)
- Documents: CV/Resume, academic transcripts, certificates
- Communication Data: Messages exchanged with university representatives
- LinkedIn Profile Data: When you connect via LinkedIn, we may import your profile information with your consent
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you sign up and agree to our terms, particularly for optional features like LinkedIn data import
- Contract: To provide you with our services when you create an account
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform, prevent fraud, and communicate service updates
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws
How We Use Your Information
- To connect you with university representatives during virtual events
- To pre-screen your eligibility for university programs
- To send you notifications about events and application updates
- To improve our platform and services
- To comply with legal requirements
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure cloud storage with access controls
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Third-Party Sharing
We share your information only with:
- Partner Universities: When you register for their events or apply to programs
- Service Providers: Email and messaging services that help us communicate with you
- LinkedIn: When you choose to import profile data via LinkedIn's Member Data Portability API
We never sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytics purposes. You can request complete deletion of your account through your profile settings.
Your Data Subject Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data we hold
Right to Rectification
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where applicable
How to exercise your rights: Log into your account and go to your Profile page. You'll find a "Data Privacy & Account Deletion" section where you can request account deletion. For other requests, contact us at compliance@unizep.com.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission where applicable.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
unizep Privacy & Compliance Team
General Inquiries: compliance@unizep.com
Data Protection Requests: compliance@unizep.com