Privacy Policy

1. About This Privacy Policy

CIFA International provides a range of services designed to support people studying, relocating, living, working, investing or establishing a business in North Cyprus.

Our services may include university enrolment assistance, accommodation support, property services, car hire, airport transfers, immigration and residency assistance, company formation, bank account assistance, legal support, employment assistance, language education and other related services.

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the CIFA International website, enquiry forms, consultation requests, applications, communications and services provided directly by us.

2. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with CIFA International and which services you request.

Personal and Contact Information

We may collect information such as:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone or mobile number
• Nationality
• Date of birth where required for a service
• Residential or correspondence address
• Preferred method of communication

University and Education Information

When you request university enrolment support, we may collect information including:

• Previous education and qualifications
• Degree level and subject information
• Academic transcripts
• Diplomas and certificates
• GPA or academic results
• Preferred university, subject or enrolment term
• Passport or identification documents where required for an application

Property and Relocation Information

When assisting with property, accommodation or relocation enquiries, we may collect details about your preferred location, budget, property requirements, moving plans and other information necessary to understand your requirements.

Business and Professional Information

Where you request company formation, employment, banking or professional support, we may collect relevant business, employment, professional or identification information required to provide the requested service.

Website and Technical Information

When you use our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring pages and general website usage information.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We may collect information when you:

• Complete an enquiry or consultation form
• Submit a university enrolment application
• Contact us by email, telephone or another communication method
• Request information about property or accommodation
• Request car hire or transport assistance
• Request immigration, residency or relocation support
• Request business, employment or other professional services
• Subscribe to communications where available
• Browse or otherwise interact with our website

We may also receive information from service partners or third parties where this is necessary to provide a service you have requested and where such sharing is permitted.

4. How We Use Your Information

Personal information may be used to:

• Respond to your enquiries and requests
• Provide consultations and customer support
• Process university applications and enrolment requests
• Assist with accommodation and property searches
• Arrange car hire, airport transfers and related transport services
• Support immigration, residency and relocation processes
• Assist with company formation, banking and related business services
• Provide employment and career-related support
• Communicate important information about services you have requested
• Manage our relationship with clients and applicants
• Maintain appropriate business and service records
• Improve our website, services and customer experience
• Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems
• Meet applicable legal, regulatory or administrative obligations

5. Our Basis for Processing Personal Information

Depending on the circumstances and applicable data protection requirements, we may process personal information because it is necessary to provide a service you have requested, to take steps at your request before providing a service, to meet a legal obligation, because we have a legitimate business reason to do so, or because you have provided consent.

Where processing is based on consent, you may be able to withdraw that consent, subject to any processing that is otherwise permitted or required.

6. Information Used for CIFA International Services

University Enrolment

Information supplied for university applications may be used to assess your requirements, prepare applications, communicate with relevant educational institutions and support the admissions process.

Property and Accommodation

Property and accommodation information may be used to identify suitable options, arrange viewings, communicate with relevant agents or providers and assist with your relocation requirements.

Car Hire and Airport Transfers

Information provided for vehicle hire or transport services may be used to manage availability, bookings, customer communication and collection or transfer arrangements.

Immigration and Residency Support

Information provided for immigration or residency assistance may be used to prepare or support relevant administrative processes and communicate with appropriate service providers or authorities where necessary.

Business and Company Formation

Information supplied for business services may be used to assist with company formation, professional referrals, banking support and related administrative requirements.

7. When We May Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Where necessary to provide requested services, we may share relevant information with appropriate third parties, which may include:

• Universities and educational institutions
• Property agents, developers, landlords or accommodation providers
• Vehicle rental and transportation providers
• Immigration, residency or administrative service providers
• Lawyers, accountants and other professional advisers
• Banks and financial service providers where relevant to a service
• Technology, hosting and website service providers
• Government bodies, regulators, courts or other authorities where disclosure is required or permitted

We aim to limit information shared with third parties to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

8. International Data Transfers

Some services may involve organisations, technology providers or professional partners located in different countries. This may result in personal information being processed or accessed outside the country in which it was originally collected.

Where applicable data protection requirements impose conditions on international transfers, we will take appropriate steps intended to protect personal information.

9. How Long We Keep Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing requested services, maintaining appropriate business records, resolving enquiries or disputes and satisfying applicable legal, regulatory, accounting or administrative requirements.

Different types of information may therefore be retained for different periods. When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it as appropriate.

10. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable organisational and technical measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should therefore also take appropriate care when sending personal or sensitive information electronically.

11. Cookies and Website Information

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage, maintain security and improve the user experience.

Some cookies may be necessary for the website to operate, while others may relate to analytics, preferences or other optional functionality.

Additional information about the cookies used on the website should be provided in our Cookie Policy where applicable.

12. Marketing Communications

Where permitted, CIFA International may send information about services, opportunities, updates or other content that may be relevant to you.

Where your consent is required for a particular marketing communication, we will seek that consent. You may request to stop receiving optional marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe method provided or by contacting us.

Service-related communications necessary to manage an active enquiry, application, booking or service may continue where appropriate.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the data protection laws that apply to your circumstances, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which can include the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you
• Ask for inaccurate or incomplete information to be corrected
• Request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of certain processing
• Object to certain uses of personal information
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
• Request transfer of certain information where a right to data portability applies
• Raise concerns about how your personal information is being handled

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to conditions or exemptions under applicable law.

If you wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact CIFA International using the details provided at the end of this policy.

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties. CIFA International does not control the privacy practices of independent third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy information provided by any third-party website or service before providing personal information to them.

15. Children's Privacy

Some education-related services may involve younger applicants. Where personal information relating to a child or young person is required, appropriate safeguards and any necessary involvement of a parent, guardian or authorised representative should be applied in accordance with the circumstances and applicable requirements.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, operational practices or applicable requirements.

When the policy is updated, the revised version will be published on this page and the �Last Updated� date may be changed accordingly.

We encourage users to review this page periodically to remain informed about how personal information is handled.

17. Contact CIFA International

If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise a privacy right, or have a concern about the way your personal information has been handled, please contact CIFA International.