1. Purpose of Collection of Personal Data

In the course of using the Site, Users may disclose or be asked to provide personal information. In order to have the benefit of and enjoy various services offered by the Site, it may be necessary for Users to provide Academic Asia UK Limited with their personal information and/or data. 

2. Disclosure of Data

Academic Asia UK Limited agrees to take all practicable steps to keep all personal information and data of Users confidential and/or undisclosed.

3. Subscription of Newsletter/Marketing Materials

Academic Asia UK Limited and its affiliates may from time to time send to members and Users of the Site newsletters, promotional materials and marketing materials based on the personal information and data that they have provided to Academic Asia UK Limited. Academic Asia UK Limited may use Users’ data in direct marketing and the Company requires the Users’ consent (which includes an indication of no objection) for that purpose. 

 Users may choose to sign up or unsubscribe for such materials by contacting the Customer Service Representative of Academic Asia UK Limited by sending email to enquiry@academic-asia.com

4. Cookies and Log Files

Academic Asia UK Limited does not collect any personally identifiable information from any Users whilst they visit and browse the Site, save and except where such information of the Users is requested. When Users access the Site, Academic Asia UK Limited records their visits only and do not collect their personal information or data. The Site’ server software will also record the domain name server address and track the pages the Users visit and store such information in “cookies”, and gather and store information like internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system and date/time stamp. All these are done without the Users being aware that they are occurring.

Academic Asia UK Limited does not link the information and data automatically collected in the above manner to any personally identifiable information.Academic Asia UK Limited generally uses such automatically collected information and data to estimate the audience size of the Site, gauge the popularity of various parts of the Site, track Users’ movements and number of entries in Academic Asia UK Limited promotional activities and special events, measure Users’ traffic patterns and administer the Site. 

5. Links to Other Websites / Media Platforms / Applications

The Site may provide links to other websites / media platforms / applications which are not owned or controlled by the Company. Where and when Users decide to click on any advertisement or hyperlink on the Site which grants Users access to another website / media platforms / applications, the protection of Users’ personal information and data which are deemed to be private and confidential may be exposed in these other websites / media platforms / applications.

This Privacy Policy is only applicable to the Site. Academic Asia is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other websites / media platforms / applications. Users are strongly recommended to refer to the privacy policy of such other websites / media platforms / applications.

6. Security

The security of Users’ personal information and data is important to the Academic Asia. Academic Asia will always strive to ensure that Users’ personal information and data will be protected against unauthorized access. Academic Asia has implemented appropriate electronic and managerial measures in order to safeguard, protect and secure Users’ personal information and data.

All personal information and data provided by Users are only accessible by the authorized personnel Academic Asia or its authorized third parties, and such personnel shall be instructed to observe the terms of this Privacy Policy when accessing such personal information and data. Users may rest assured that their personal information and data will only be kept for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it is collected. 

7. Retention of Personal Data

Once Academic Asia UK Limited has obtained a User’s personal information and/or data, it will be maintained securely in Academic Asia UK Limited system.