Legal Information

Effective Date: September 6, 2025

Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

EduConnect Asia Ltd

Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Data Protection Officer: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Registration Information: Name, email address, phone number, nationality, teaching qualifications, and experience
  • Profile Data: CV/Resume, educational background, work history, references
  • Communication Data: Messages, emails, and correspondence with our team
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics
  • Cookies: Session data and preferences (see Cookies section below)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing communications
  • Contract: To fulfill our services and match you with teaching opportunities
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and prevent fraud
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Match you with suitable teaching positions in China
  • Communicate with schools and educational institutions on your behalf
  • Provide relocation support and guidance services
  • Send relevant job opportunities and updates (with consent)
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right of Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using EduConnect's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

EduConnect provides:

  • Matching services between qualified teachers and educational institutions in China
  • Relocation support and guidance services
  • Career guidance and cultural support
  • Ongoing assistance during your teaching placement

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Hold relevant teaching qualifications
  • Be legally eligible to work in China
  • Provide accurate and complete information

6. Fees and Payments

Our core matching service is provided at no cost to teachers. Additional services may incur fees, which will be clearly communicated before any charges are made.

8. Limitation of Liability

EduConnect shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience and analyze how our site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off:

  • Session cookies: Maintain your login status and form data
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraud and security threats
  • Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal site performance

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site:

  • Umami Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and site performance (privacy-focused, GDPR compliant)
  • Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our services

3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
  • Cookie consent banner: Adjust preferences when you first visit our site
  • Opt-out tools: Use industry standard opt-out mechanisms

Contact Information

For general inquiries: [email protected]

For privacy matters: [email protected]

For legal matters: [email protected]

For cookie preferences: [email protected]

You can also contact our Data Protection Officer directly for any privacy-related concerns.

Last updated: September 6, 2024

We may update this legal information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.