This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with ScholarGate (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
When you visit the site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the site, we collect information about the individual web pages or services that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site.
If you choose to use our referral services, we may ask you to provide specific personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and details regarding your immigration or student visa situation (such as F-1, M-1, or OPT status, university enrollment details, and Form I-20 information). This information is collected solely to connect you with appropriate legal professionals and immigration advisors.
We use the information we collect to communicate with you, screen for potential risk or fraud, and, when in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our student visa referral services. The personal details you submit via forms are used exclusively to facilitate introductions between you and licensed attorneys who specialize in international student immigration.
We do not sell your personal information. We only share your information with trusted third-party legal partners and advisors when you explicitly request a connection or consultation. We may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through our primary contact channels.