Privacy Policy & Data Protection

Scope & Introduction

Genesis Abroad Education Company Limited ("Genesis Abroad09", "GAEC", "we", "us", or "our"), registered in the United Republic of Tanzania with headquarters in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, operates as an authorized educational advisory organization specializing in overseas university admissions, scholarship placement, and student visa processing.

We are committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and security concerning the personal information of prospective students, applicants, and their guardians. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures regarding the collection, transmission, processing, and protection of personal data in strict compliance with the Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act, 2022 (Act No. 11 of 2022) and applicable international data transfer frameworks.

Personal Data We Collect

In facilitating overseas university placement, partial scholarship assessment, and embassy visa support, we collect the following categories of information:

• Identity & Biographical Data: Full legal name, date of birth, gender, nationality, national identification number (NIDA), passport biodata page, and passport photograph.
• Academic Records & Credentials: Primary/Secondary certificates (Form Four CSEE, Form Six ACSEE, NECTA results), university transcripts, diplomas, certificates of graduation, Medium of Instruction (MOI) verification, and English proficiency certifications.
• Contact Details: Primary mobile phone number, WhatsApp contact number, residential address, emergency contact, and active email address.
• Financial & Sponsorship Information: Bank statements, parent/sponsor commitment affidavits, budget preferences, and scholarship eligibility documentation required for international admissions and embassy clearance.
• Admission Preferences: Target destinations (e.g., India, Malaysia, Germany, Spain, UAE, Cyprus, Turkey, Georgia, UK), program level (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, STEM, MBA), and intake year.

Collection Methods

We collect data through official and transparent interaction channels:

Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data collected by GAEC is utilized strictly for lawful purposes directly connected with educational advancement:

International University & Embassy Sharing

Genesis Abroad09 does not sell, lease, or monetize student personal information under any circumstance. We transfer your academic profile exclusively to:

Data Security & Storage Architecture

We employ multi-layered technical and organizational safeguards to protect student files from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration:

• Encryption: 256-bit SSL/TLS end-to-end encryption for all browser transmissions and document uploads.
• Access Restrictions: Access to applicant files is restricted strictly to assigned admissions counselors under signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Secure Server Infrastructure: Hardened server environments with regular automated security audits.

Data Retention Policy

Applicant records are retained for the duration of the admissions and visa lifecycle, plus an additional period of 24 months post-enrollment to satisfy university audit and alumni transition requirements. After this period, non-essential identity records are securely purged or anonymized.

Student & Guardian Rights

Under the Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (2022), you hold the following statutory rights regarding your records:

Cookies & Analytics

Our portal utilizes lightweight operational cookies to maintain your authenticated student session, remember filter preferences across the course catalog, and measure website performance. We do not use third-party tracking cookies that monitor activity across non-affiliated web domains.

Contacting Our Data Protection Officer

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):