Privacy Policy

abroadvisalink.com (“Abroad Visa Link,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

This Privacy Policy describes how Abroad Visa Link collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information when you access or use abroadvisalink.com. This includes browsing job listings abroad, study-abroad opportunities, visa-related content, submitting applications, uploading CVs, contacting us, commenting on content, or interacting with advertisements.

Our website is supported by advertising, including Google AdSense, which uses cookies and similar technologies to display and measure ads.

By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

1. Who We Are and Scope of This Policy

  • Website: abroadvisalink.com

  • Nature of Service: Information platform for jobs abroad, study abroad opportunities, and visa-related guidance (including visa-sponsored roles).

  • Data Controller: abroadvisalink.com

  • Who This Applies To: All visitors, registered users, job applicants, advertisers, and contributors worldwide.

This Policy applies to information collected through our website and related communication channels such as contact forms, emails, and comment sections.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you choose to submit it, including:

  • Account details: name, email address, password, phone number, country/location, job preferences, saved searches, and alerts.

  • Job or study application details: CV/resume, cover letter, academic background, work history, certifications, portfolio links, availability, expected salary, and visa or relocation status.

  • Communications: messages sent via contact forms, comments, feedback, or survey responses.

  • Advertiser or business information (where applicable): company name, contact details, billing details, and job or promotional content.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you use the site, certain data is collected automatically, such as:

  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.

  • Cookies and tracking technologies: cookies, pixels, and local storage used for authentication, preferences, analytics, advertising, frequency control, and fraud prevention.

c) Information From Third Parties

We may receive limited data from third parties, including:

  • Analytics and advertising partners: aggregated insights and ad performance data.

  • Employers or recruiters: feedback or status updates related to applications you submitted.

  • Security and anti-abuse providers: signals used to protect the platform and users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver our services: manage user accounts, save preferences, send alerts, enable applications, and respond to enquiries.

  • To support applications: share your submitted details with employers or institutions you choose to apply to and communicate updates.

  • To run advertising: display and measure Google AdSense ads, manage ad frequency, reporting, brand safety, and fraud detection.

  • To improve and protect the platform: analyze performance, monitor usage, fix errors, and enhance security.

  • To communicate: send service messages, policy updates, administrative notices, and marketing communications where allowed.

  • To meet legal obligations: comply with laws, enforce terms, and respond to lawful requests.

Legal bases (where applicable) include consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (such as operating and monetizing the site), and compliance with legal requirements.

4. Cookies and Google AdSense Advertising

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze traffic, keep users logged in, and deliver ads.

  • Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

  • These technologies support interest-based advertising, reporting, frequency capping, and fraud prevention.

  • Where required (e.g., UK/EEA), users are shown a consent banner allowing them to choose personalized or non-personalized ads.

  • You can modify or withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie Settings option available on the site.

  • Disabling cookies via your browser may affect site functionality such as saved preferences or account features.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Employers or recruiters when you apply for a role or request contact.

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services, security, advertising technology) operating under contractual confidentiality obligations.

  • Advertising and measurement partners for ad delivery, reporting, and safety.

  • Affiliated entities (if applicable) for internal administration and compliance.

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required to comply with law or protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud.

  • Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell personal information for money. In jurisdictions where certain advertising-related sharing is legally defined as a “sale” or “sharing,” users may exercise opt-out rights as described below.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in Nigeria or other countries where our service providers operate. Where required, appropriate safeguards are applied to protect your data during international transfers. By using the site, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:

  • Account data: for the duration of your account and a reasonable period afterward.

  • Application data: to maintain application history and meet legal or compliance obligations.

  • Logs and analytics: for limited periods for security, diagnostics, and reporting.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights and Choices

a) Managing Preferences

  • Adjust cookie and advertising preferences via the site’s Cookie Settings.

  • Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link included in such messages.

b) Access, Correction, and Deletion

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction on processing of your personal information, as well as data portability and objection rights.

c) Regional Rights

  • Nigeria (NDPA/NDPR): rights to access, rectify, delete, object, and lodge complaints with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

  • UK/EEA (GDPR / UK GDPR): rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.

  • California (CPRA/CCPA): rights to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of sale or sharing of personal information. We do not knowingly collect or sell data of users under 16 and honor Global Privacy Control signals where feasible.

Requests can be made via our contact page. Identity verification may be required.

9. Security Measures

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no online system is completely secure. Users are responsible for keeping their login credentials confidential.

10. Children’s Privacy

abroadvisalink.com is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

11. External Links and Third-Party Content

Our site may contain links to external websites, employer portals, or advertiser pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Please review their policies separately.

12. Managing Your Account and Data

  • Update details: log into your account to edit profile information and alerts.

  • Request data or deletion: contact us via the website.

  • Cookie controls: available at any time through the site footer.

Some data may be retained where legally required.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, additional notice may be provided. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, please reach out through the Contact Us page on abroadvisalink.com.

Quick Summary

  • We collect account, application, device, and cookie data to operate and improve the platform.

  • Data may be shared with employers you apply to, service providers, and advertising partners.

  • Google AdSense is used for monetization.

  • You have control over cookies, marketing communications, and your privacy rights.

  • We comply with applicable data protection laws including NDPA/NDPR, GDPR/UK GDPR, and CPRA/CCPA where relevant.