PRIVACY NOTICE & TERMS OF USE
1. Introduction
ILIANI EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED ("Iliani," "we," "us," "our") understands that you care about your personal privacy interests, and we take that seriously. This Notice describes our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal data when you use our website www.ilianieg.com (the "Site") and our services. It also sets forth the terms governing your use of our Site and your privacy rights.
By accessing our Site or using our services, you agree to these terms. We recognize that information privacy is an ongoing responsibility, and we will update this Notice from time to time as we undertake new personal data practices or adopt new privacy policies.
2. How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
2.1 Education Consultancy Services
When you engage with our consultancy services, submit inquiry forms, or complete pre-consultation questionnaires, we collect personal information such as:
Contact details (name, email, phone number)
Academic history and records
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities and achievements
Educational goals and preferences
We use this information to provide personalized education consultancy services, including university application strategy, school selection advice, and tutoring services. We process this information to fulfill the services you request and maintain our business relationship.
2.2 Events and Seminars
Iliani hosts and participates in educational events, webinars, and school talks. If you register for our events, we collect your name and contact information to provide you with event details and services. We may use this information to inform you about future events and services that may interest you, and to better understand our clients' needs to improve our services.
2.2 Website Usage
As with most websites, Iliani's Site automatically collects certain information stored in log files, including:
Internet protocol (IP) addresses
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring websites and search terms
We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track user movements, and gather broad demographic information to improve our Site design and user experience. Iliani has a legitimate interest in understanding how clients and potential clients use its website to provide more relevant services and communications.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small data files transferred to your device that help websites remember information about your visit. We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Provide essential website functionality
Analyze how visitors use our Site through Google Analytics
Remember your preferences and settings
Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
3.2 Your Cookie Choices
You have control over cookie settings through our cookie preference center, accessible when you first visit our Site and in the website footer. Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your Site experience and the services we can provide.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Site to function properly.
4. When and How We Share Information
The personal information Iliani collects is stored in databases hosted by third-party service providers primarily located in [Hong Kong/United States/other locations]. These providers do not use or access your personal information for any purpose other than cloud storage and retrieval.
We do not share your personal data with third parties for their independent marketing use unless:
You request or authorize the sharing
It's necessary to provide services you've requested (e.g., sharing application materials with educational institutions with your explicit consent)
Required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition
We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with partners for analytical purposes.
5. International Data Transfers
As an education consultancy serving international clients, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Hong Kong, including to universities and educational institutions worldwide. We ensure such transfers comply with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and implement appropriate safeguards where required.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to:
Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@ilianieg.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.
7. Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, access controls, and secure server infrastructure.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice, typically for seven years after the termination of our service relationship to comply with legal obligations and business needs.
8. Terms of Website Use
8.1 Intellectual Property
All content on our Site—including text, graphics, logos, and images—is the property of Iliani or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. You may download content explicitly made available for download for personal, non-commercial use only.
8.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use our Site for any unlawful purpose, including:
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Using automated means to scrape or collect data
Transmitting harmful or malicious code
Infringing on our intellectual property rights
8.3 Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by Hong Kong law, Iliani shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or our services.
9. Governing Law and Contact
This Notice is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Any disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts.