Privacy Policy

Who we are

This website is operated by SIA PARMAR, trading as ABEO Consultancy, a company registered in the Republic of Latvia, European Union. We provide immigration advisory and student consultancy services — specifically assisting Indian students in accessing study opportunities across Europe.

Our website address is: https://abeoconsultancy.com

ABEO Consultancy operates strictly within the scope of activities permitted under EU and Latvian law. We do not perform or offer any services that require a licensed immigration practitioner or regulated legal advisor under Latvian or EU regulations.

What Data We Collect & Why

We collect only the personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this policy. This includes:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Nationality & academic background
• Enquiry & consultation details
• IP address
• Browser user agent
• Website interaction data

This data is collected when you fill out a contact or enquiry form, leave a comment on our website, or directly communicate with us via email or other channels.

Comments on Our Website

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) derived from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and maintain essential site functions. Below is a summary of cookies used:

Cookie type	Purpose	Duration
Comment preference	Saves your name, email, and website so you do not need to re-enter them on future comments (opt-in only)	1 year
Browser acceptance test	Temporary cookie set on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies; contains no personal data	Session only
Login session	Set upon login to retain session and display preferences	2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
Screen options	Retains your display preferences after login	1 year
Article edit	Stores the post ID of an article recently edited; contains no personal data	1 day

How We Use Your Data

Personal data collected by ABEO Consultancy is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Responding to student and client enquiries about our advisory services
• Providing consultancy guidance on study pathways in Europe
• Maintaining internal records necessary for service delivery
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Complying with applicable legal and administrative obligations under Latvian and EU law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We do not use your data for unsolicited commercial communications without your explicit consent.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share your personal data with any external parties except in the following limited circumstances: where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority; where sharing is necessary to provide a requested service and you have been informed in advance; or where a trusted third-party processor (such as a secure hosting or communication provider) is engaged strictly to support our operations under confidentiality obligations.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a company operating within the European Union, ABEO Consultancy (SIA PARMAR) is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the official channels listed on our website. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Security

ABEO Consultancy implements appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, services, or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time.