Privacy Policy for ScotStudy®
Last updated: April 2026
ScotStudy® ("we", "us", "our") is an international ed-tech company based in Scotland. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, platform, and services.
By accessing or using ScotStudy®, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Educational background and preferences
- Passport or identification details (where required)
- Payment and billing information
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Device type and identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and usage patterns
- Cookies and tracking technologies
c. Information from Third Parties
- Educational institutions and partners
- Payment processors
- Marketing and analytics providers
2. How We Use Your Information
a. Service Delivery
- Create and manage your account
- Process applications to educational institutions
- Provide academic and advisory services
b. Communication
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send service updates and administrative messages
- Send marketing communications (where permitted)
c. Personalisation
- Tailor content and recommendations
d. Analytics and Improvement
- Understand user behaviour
- Improve platform and develop new features
e. Legal and Compliance
- Comply with laws and regulations
- Prevent fraud and security threats
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
4. Sharing of Information
a. Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Email platforms
- Analytics services
b. Educational Institutions & Partners
- Universities and colleges
- Recruitment partners
c. Legal Authorities
Where required by law
d. Business Transfers
In case of merger or acquisition
e. Aggregated Data
Anonymised data for analytics and research
5. International Data Transfers
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Secure data handling practices
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined and comply with legal obligations. Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
7. Your Rights
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
Contact: info@scotstudy.co.uk
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to ensure functionality, analyse performance, and personalise experience. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
9. Data Security
- Encryption
- Secure servers
- Access controls
No system is completely secure.
10. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Please review their policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Not intended for users under 16. We delete such data if discovered.
12. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted with a revised date. Please review periodically.
13. Contact Us
Email: info@scotstudy.co.uk
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and transparently.