1. Introduction
Times Consultant is committed to protecting your privacy. The purpose of our services is to help users find suitable courses, connect with educational institutions, and assist with the admission process. This falls under our Legitimate Business Interest.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how and why we collect personal data, how long we store it, and your rights.
2. Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Provide Directly
You may browse our website without providing personal information. However, some services require you to submit personal data, including:
First name & last name
Email address
Phone number
Country of residence
Nationality
Date of birth
Preferred study destination
Study level & intake month/year
Education history (qualification, grades, completion date)
English test scores
Mailing address
Gender
Any data submitted while creating an account, booking events, requesting prospectuses, leaving reviews, or contacting us.
Details of why each data field is required will be shown at the point of collection.
2.2 Data Collected Through Social Login
If you register or log in using Facebook/Google, we may receive:
First name
Last name
Email address
Gender
Profile picture
Contact number
2.3 Data Collected Automatically
We automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Search history
Articles you viewed
Interaction data (clicks, preferences, saved universities)
This information helps us improve website performance and personalize your experience.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Keep you logged in
Save your preferences
Provide personalized content
Analyze site traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics)
Display targeted advertising (without sharing personal data)
You may disable cookies through your browser, but some features may not work correctly.
For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your information to:
Create and manage your account
Respond to enquiries
Send requested prospectuses
Provide educational counselling services
Suggest courses, universities, or content based on your profile
Improve website performance
Deliver newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
Provide personalized recommendations
Book open day events
Publish your reviews
We only process your data where there is a lawful basis such as legitimate interest, consent, or contractual necessity.
5. Geolocation & IP Address
We use your IP address and browser-provided location data to:
Show relevant content
Improve analytics
Customize user experience
Location data for registered users may be temporarily linked to your profile but is automatically deleted after three months.
6. Mobile App Permissions
If using our mobile apps, you may choose to enable:
Push notifications
Location-based services
Targeted advertising
You can disable these anytime in your device settings.
7. Storing and Protecting Your Data
Your data is stored securely in the United Kingdom using:
Encryption technology
Anti-virus and anti-malware systems
Intrusion detection
Staff security training
Strict access controls
Data Retention
Personal data is deleted:
3 years after last interaction (UK users)
2 years after last interaction (international users)
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to be informed
Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Right to restrict processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to object
Right to data portability
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 account@timescoursefinder.com
9. Newsletters & Marketing
You may choose to receive:
Editorial newsletters
University updates
Course recommendations
Surveys & competitions
You can unsubscribe anytime via your account or the link in each email.
Marketing from Partner Universities
If you opt-in to receive marketing directly from a university, you must contact the university to withdraw consent.
10. Multimedia Content
We may record videos or photos at events or collect reviews. You will always be asked for consent before taking part. Content may be used:
On our website
On social media
For promotional materials
In editorial articles
11. Social Media Interactions
If you interact with us on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter:
Public comments are visible to all
Private messages are stored securely
Logging in using Facebook may create an account on Times Consultant
You may revoke access directly from your Facebook account
12. Data Sharing
We share your data with:
12.1 Educational Institutions
Only when you:
Request a prospectus
Make an enquiry
Register for an open day
Use our counselling services
12.2 Parent Company
Your information may be shared with Times Consultant for counselling services.
12.3 Anonymous Data
We share only anonymized usage data with partners for analytics.
We never sell your personal information.
13. External Links
Our website contains links to educational institutions and third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. You should read their privacy policies separately.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted at the top of the page. Significant changes will be emailed to registered users.