Last updated: [11/30/2025]
This Privacy Policy explains how Jo Clark Consulting LLC (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, sign up for a consultation, or access our services.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and keeping your personal data safe.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Student details (year group, interests, academic information)
- Inquiry details or messages you send
- Booking information for appointments
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages you visit
- Cookies and analytics data
We use this information to understand how the site is being used and to improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Schedule and manage consultations
- Offer guidance and resources for UK and European university admissions
- Improve website performance
- Send updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
- Maintain internal records
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (for UK/EU visitors)
If you are based in the UK or EU, we process your data under the lawful bases of:
- Consent (e.g., when you submit a form)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website, responding to inquiries)
- Contract (e.g., providing agreed services to clients)
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
Your data may be stored:
- On secure email servers
- In protected scheduling or CRM tools
- In password-protected files
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal obligations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only when necessary:
- With service providers such as scheduling platforms, payment processors, or secure file-storage tools
- When legally required (e.g., compliance with lawful requests)
We do not share your information with universities unless you explicitly request it.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Your Rights (UK/EU Residents)
If you are based in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Object to or limit processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s Privacy
We work with students, but we collect personal data only from parents/guardians or directly from students aged 13+ with appropriate consent.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Overseas College Counseling
Email: info@overseascollegecounseling.com
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.overseascollegecounseling.com
