Privacy Policy

Data Controller: SKV Consultants Ltd.
Registered Address:

Idea Space, University of Cambridge

The Hauser Forum, 3 Charles Babbage Rd, Cambridge CB3 0GT

Last Updated: 30 Nov 2025

SKV Consultants Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Scope

This policy applies to all personal data processed by us in connection with university admissions guidance, educational programmes, cultural exchanges, and related consultancy services.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity and contact data (name, date of birth, nationality, postal address, email, telephone)
Academic and supporting documents (transcripts, certificates, references, personal statements, CVs)
Passport or national ID details
Parent/guardian information (for applicants under 18)
Financial and payment information
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies)
Correspondence and communications with us

3. Legal Bases and Purposes of Processing

We process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR:

Providing university application and admission services – Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract
Delivering educational programmes and cultural exchanges – Performance of a contract / Legitimate interests
Communicating with you and providing updates – Legitimate interests / Consent (where applicable)
Processing payments and refunds – Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., visa, tax, anti-money laundering) – Legal obligation
Improving our services and website – Legitimate interests
Preventing fraud and protecting security – Legitimate interests

4. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

Universities, schools, and partner institutions for application and enrolment purposes
Carefully selected service providers (IT, cloud storage, payment processors) bound by confidentiality obligations
Professional advisers and insurers
Regulatory authorities or law enforcement where required by law
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal data for marketing purposes.

5. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom, including China. Such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or reliance on adequacy regulations.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Application and service-related data: 6 years from completion or termination of services
Financial records: 7 years (statutory requirement)
Other data: for the duration required by applicable law or legitimate business need Thereafter, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Legal Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction or erasure of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise any right, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Contact and Complaints

For any questions or to exercise your rights: Email: [insert dedicated privacy email] Postal Address: SKV Consultants Ltd., [full registered address]

You may also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office if you are unhappy with how we have handled your data.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated date shown above.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.