Privacy Policy

About Us

Student Path S.R.L., a company incorporated under Romanian law, with registered headquarters at Episcopul Radu 8B street, Bucharest, Romania, Tax Code 43299136, registered with the Trade Registry no. J38/883/2020 (referred to in this document as "Youni").

1. Introduction

Youni processes personal data as outlined in the Participation Agreement you agreed to during Youni events. This Privacy Policy describes the purposes, legal basis, and types of personal data processed by Youni during recruitment and online events related to university study programs.

Please note that Youni acts as a controller for some processing activities, but for others, we act as a processor. Educational institutions and other organizations may control your personal data separately. Check the privacy policy of relevant institutions for details on their data processing practices.

2. Types of Personal Data We Process

General Data We Collect:

• Identifying Information: Name, email address, gender, date of birth, nationality, country of residence, education history, achievements, language test scores.
• Contact and Registration Details: Address, telephone number, email address, account details.
• Personal Documents: Documents such as transcripts or identification required for application processing.
• Communications: Correspondence sent to Youni, including email, social media messages, and chat interactions.

Information Collected via Website:

• Web Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, browsing behavior.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected

3. How We Collect Your Data

Youni collects personal data in various ways, including:

• Website Interactions: Data from visits to our website, registration, and social media interactions.
• Third Parties: We may also receive data from educational institutions, subsidiaries, partners, or service providers.

4. Purposes of Processing Your Data

Providing Services

Youni processes personal data to offer services, such as:

• Recommending programs that best match your profile.
• Enhancing user experience through data analysis, allowing us to optimize search algorithms and improve match accuracy.

For these purposes, Youni processes data including: name, contact details, program preferences, education background. Processing is based on Youni's legitimate interest in delivering services aligned with user preferences.

Communication

Youni processes contact details to:

• Communicate with you, answer questions, and handle complaints.

Data processed for communication includes: name, contact details, and message history. Processing is justified by Youni’s legitimate interest in customer service.

Processing Student Applications

Youni processes data on behalf of educational institutions to facilitate applications, acting as a processor in these cases. The data processed includes name, contact information, passport, transcripts, credentials, and other application-relevant details.

Reviews

Youni processes data when users leave reviews on institutions or programs. Reviews may be monitored to ensure quality and relevance.

Statistical Research

Youni processes data to analyze user behavior and improve services, such as website design and content.

Direct Marketing

Youni may use your data for (direct) marketing, including personalized communications. Channels include email, social media, and personal online accounts. Data includes name, contact details, education history, IP address, and website interactions.

5. Sharing Data with Third Parties

• General: Youni may share personal information without consent if legally required, for enforcing terms, ensuring website security, or preventing fraud.
• Educational Institutions: When you apply to institutions via Youni, data (e.g., name, nationality, email) may be shared with them.
• Cross-border Transfers: Data may be transferred outside the EEA under certain conditions. For institutions outside the EEA, transfers will be governed by relevant agreements.

6. Security and Data Retention

Youni applies security measures to protect data, including:

• Technical Safeguards: Encryption, access control, and monitoring.
• Retention Period: Data is retained for 48 months after your last activity or until deletion is requested, to optimize services during your educational journey.

7. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access and Correction: Request access or correction of your data.
• Data Portability and Restriction: Request data portability or restrict processing.
• Objection to Processing: Object to data processing, especially for marketing.

To exercise your rights, email us at office@younichoice.com. We may require identity verification for certain requests.

8. Policy Modifications

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 3, 2020. Changes to the policy will be posted on the website and may be announced via email for significant changes.

9. Contact

For questions or complaints regarding data processing, please contact us at office@younichoice.com.

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