Privacy Policy

BidandStudy collects personal data via forms on this website, which are saved in electronic form for the provision of our services. Personal data collection and processing are aimed at maintaining business relationships, providing information, counseling, registration services, and other activities related to connecting students with accredited language schools worldwide.

Personal data provided will be kept as long as the commercial relationship is maintained, as required by commercial or fiscal regulations. Treatment of personal data is legitimized by requesting information and/or contracting our services, whose terms are made available prior to possible contracting, or by consent to this privacy policy within the online forms on this site.

Account Information

• First and last name, nationality, date of birth
• Address, phone number, emergency contact
• Email address and password

Educational Information

• Language level and educational background
• Study preferences, destination countries, and course interests
• Bidding history and accepted offers

Payment Information

• Credit/debit card information (encrypted and processed by third-party providers)
• Payment processing data
• Transaction history

Technical Data

• IP address and browser type
• Cookies and usage analytics
• Device information

Service Provision

We use your data to process course bids, match you with accredited schools, facilitate the offer acceptance process, and manage escrow payments.

Communication

To send you information about offers, course updates, school responses to your bids, and to respond to your inquiries.

Payment Processing

To process your US$ 15 bid fees and service fees (held in escrow) through secure, PCI-compliant payment providers.

Quality Assurance

To improve our services, manage the review moderation system, and ensure platform security and fraud prevention.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and tax requirements.

Schools

Personal information is shared with schools that respond to your bids, and with the school whose offer you accept. School identity is only revealed after you accept an offer and pay the service fee. Your payment details are never shared with schools.

Payment Providers

Payment data is processed by PCI-compliant third-party processors. We never see your complete card details — only payment tokens for transaction management.

Service Providers

We may share data with hosting providers, analytics services, email delivery services, and other third-party services necessary for platform operation. All such providers are bound by strict data protection agreements.

We will always keep the information shared with third parties to the minimum required for service provision.

Essential Cookies

We use cookies to maintain your session, save your preferences, and ensure content is displayed in your preferred language.

Analytics

We use analytics services to detect website errors, understand usage patterns, and provide a better user experience. These services may collect anonymized usage data.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use plugins from social media platforms and other services. These services have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preferences panel in the footer, or by adjusting your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly without essential cookies.

Encryption

Your personal data is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS technology and transmitted securely over the internet.

Access Controls

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, modification, or distribution of your data.

Escrow Protection

Service fee payments are held securely in escrow until the start of your first week of classes, adding an additional layer of financial protection.

Data Storage

Data is stored securely in the United States with appropriate safeguards and access controls.

Regular Audits

We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure continued protection of your information.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

Some rights may be limited by legal obligations, such as tax and commercial law requirements for data retention.

Active Accounts

We retain your data as long as you maintain an active account with us.

Legal Requirements

Some data may be retained longer to comply with tax, commercial, or other legal obligations.

Payment Data

Payment information is retained only as long as necessary for transaction processing, escrow management, and legal compliance.

Automatic Deletion

After completion of contractual agreements, personal data will be automatically deleted after expiration of required archiving periods.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us: