Effective Date: January 3, 2025
Last Updated: September 17, 2025
Midstrom Ridge Limited (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services.
1. Who We Are
Midstrom Ridge Limited is an overseas education consultancy organization that provides guidance and support to students seeking to study abroad. We assist with university applications, visa processing, career counseling, and related services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email, date of birth, gender, nationality, and other contact information.
Academic & Professional Information: Transcripts, certificates, test scores (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL), resumes, and reference letters.
Financial Information: Bank statements, sponsorship letters, or scholarship details (only when required for applications).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and cookies when you visit our website.
Communication Data: Emails, phone calls, WhatsApp messages, or other correspondence with our consultants.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information to:
Provide overseas education consultancy services.
Assist with university selection, career counseling, visa, and student services.
Communicate important updates, deadlines, and opportunities.
Improve our services, website, and user experience.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (for international compliance)
We process your personal data based on:
Your consent (e.g., sharing details with universities or visa offices).
Contractual necessity (to deliver our consultancy services).
Legal obligations (complying with immigration or education regulations).
Our legitimate interests (business operations and service improvements).
5. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:
Universities, colleges, and schools you apply to.
Embassies, visa centers, and immigration authorities.
Service providers (IT support, cloud storage, payment processors).
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Academic application records are typically stored for 5 years unless you request earlier deletion.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under GDPR), you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or updates to your information.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Withdraw consent at any time.
Object to certain types of processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@midstromridge.com
8. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. International Data Transfers
Since we support students applying abroad, your information may be transferred outside your country of residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website or communication may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “Last Updated” date clearly shown.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Midstrom Ridge Limited
📍 2nd Floor, Yoma Place, 5 OP Fingesi Street, Utako, Abuja]
📧 Info@midstromridge.com
📞 +234 908 016 2294
