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Privacy Policy

At IvyEdvantage, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services. By using our site, you agree to the practices outlined below.

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1. Who We Are

IvyEdvantage is an educational consulting agency that helps students in Germany navigate the process of applying to U.S. colleges and universities.
You can contact us at:


📧 ivyedvantage@gmail.com
📍 Franz-Joseph Strasse 5, 80801 München

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2. What Information We Collect

When you use our website or contact us, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Academic background (if voluntarily provided in forms or consultations)

  • Technical Information:

    • IP address

    • Browser type and version

    • Pages visited and time spent on the site

    • Referral source (e.g., Google, Instagram)

  • Cookies and Analytics:
    We use cookies to improve your user experience and to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Schedule consultations and provide the services you request

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send occasional updates (only if you opt in)

  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR)

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data on one or more of the following bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you submit a contact form)

  • The performance of a contract (e.g., when you purchase a consulting package)

  • Our legitimate interest in improving services and understanding user behavior

  • To comply with legal obligations

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, tax, or accounting purposes. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

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6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ivyedvantage@gmail.com

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7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes the use of secure servers, SSL encryption, and restricted access to sensitive data.

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8. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly)

  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email services (e.g., Mailchimp or Gmail)

These third parties are compliant with relevant data protection regulations and process your data only on our behalf.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we will delete it immediately.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.

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11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 ivyedvantage@gmaill.com

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