Privacy Policy for Hysynch
Last updated: June 11, 2025
At Hysynch, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://hysynch.org. Please read this policy carefully.
Who We Are
Hysynch is an international student consultancy service that helps students connect with global universities through expert guidance and personalized support.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. Gravatar Privacy Policy. Once approved, your profile picture is visible with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract location data from images posted on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience, so you don’t have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we’ll set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we also set cookies to save your login info and screen display preferences:
Login cookies last for 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
Display option cookies last for 1 year.
If you log out, login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish content, another cookie will be saved in your browser. It simply contains the post ID and expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the source website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, including tracking your activity if you are logged in to those websites.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We do not sell or trade your personal information. Data may be shared with trusted partners who assist us in operating the website and conducting our services, under confidentiality agreements.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
For registered users (if any), we store personal data in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except the username). Website admins can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided to us. You may also request that we erase your data. This does not include data we are required to keep for legal or administrative purposes.
To make a request, please contact us at privacy@hysynch.org.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet or similar tools).
Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Email: support@hysynch.org
Address: Hysynch International Student Services, [Insert your address]
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