Last Updated: September 2026

PD Overseas Education Consultants (“PD Consultants”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect information obtained through our website, www.pdconsultants.co.in (“Website”), and through our education consultancy services.

By accessing our Website or using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

When you contact us, submit an inquiry, register for a consultation, apply for a service, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Full Name
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Residential Address
• Passport Information
• Educational
• Qualifications
• Academic Records and
• Transcripts
• Language Test Scores (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, German Language Certificates, etc.)
• Employment Information
• Financial Information relevant to education loan or scholarship applications
• Visa and Immigration-related Information
• Any other information voluntarily provided by you
• Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Operating System
• Website Usage Data
• Referring Websites
• Pages Visited
• Date and Time of Access

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide overseas education consulting services
• Evaluate your academic profile
• Recommend suitable universities, courses, and countries
• Assist with admissions, scholarships, visas, and education loans
• Respond to inquiries and consultation requests
• Process service agreements and payments
• Provide updates regarding applications and services
• Improve our Website and services
• Conduct internal analytics and business research
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized activities

3. Communication and Marketing

By submitting your information through our Website, social media pages, advertisements, forms, WhatsApp, email, phone calls, webinars, seminars, or consultation sessions, you consent to receiving communications from PD Consultants.

These communications may include:

• Admission updates
• Scholarship opportunities
• Visa information
• Education loan information
• Event invitations
• Newsletter updates
• Service-related notifications
• Promotional offers

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option where available.

4. Sharing of Information

PD Consultants does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

However, we may share information with:

Educational Institutions

Universities, colleges, language schools, and educational organizations where you request admission assistance.

Scholarship Providers

Government departments, scholarship bodies, and funding organizations for scholarship application support.

Financial Institutions

Banks, NBFCs, lenders, and financial partners for education loan and refinancing assistance.

Visa and Immigration Authorities

Embassies, consulates, visa application centers, and immigration authorities as required for processing applications.

Service Providers

Third-party service providers assisting with:

Website hosting
CRM systems
Email communication
Payment processing
Data storage
Technical support

These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use information only for authorized purposes.

5. Educational, Scholarship, Loan and Visa Applications

To provide consultancy services, we may submit personal information and supporting documents to:

• Universities
• Scholarship agencies
• Government departments
• Education loan providers
• Foreign exchange providers
• Insurance companies
• Visa authorities

By engaging our services, you authorize us to use and share necessary information for these purposes.

Approval decisions remain solely with the respective organizations and authorities.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Understand visitor behavior
• Store user preferences
• Enhance user experience
• Measure website performance

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.

7. Advertising and Analytics

We may use third-party advertising and analytics platforms, including but not limited to:

• Google Ads
• Google Analytics
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram) Advertising
• LinkedIn Advertising
• YouTube Advertising

These platforms may collect information regarding your interactions with our Website and advertisements.

Such information may be used to display relevant advertisements and improve marketing effectiveness.

Users should review the privacy policies of these third-party platforms separately.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or theft
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Maintain records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the service provided.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites.

PD Consultants is not responsible for:

• Privacy practices of external websites
• Content on external websites
• Security measures adopted by external websites

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before sharing personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended primarily for students and educational applicants.

Where legally required, parental or guardian consent may be necessary for processing information relating to minors.

12. Legal Compliance and Disclosure

We may disclose personal information when required to:

• Comply with applicable laws
• Respond to lawful requests by government authorities
• Protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our terms and agreements

13. Business Transfers

In the event of:

• Merger
• Acquisition
• Restructuring
• Sale of assets
• Business transfer

user information may be transferred to the acquiring or successor organization, subject to applicable legal requirements.

14. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Updating of records
• Withdrawal of consent where legally permissible
• Deletion of information where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

15. Limitation of Privacy Protection

While PD Consultants makes reasonable efforts to protect user information, users acknowledge that:

Internet communications may not always be secure.
Unauthorized access by third parties cannot be completely prevented.
Information voluntarily shared on public platforms, social media, forums, groups, or public channels may be viewed and used by others.

Users assume responsibility for information they choose to disclose publicly.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

PD Consultants reserves the right to update, revise, or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this Website.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.