Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GlobalPathway (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit globalpathway.app (the “Site”). We operate in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Enter Into Tools

Our immigration tools (calculators, trackers, checklists) run entirely in your browser. We do not transmit, store, or process any personal information you enter into these tools on our servers. All calculations are performed locally on your device. This includes information such as your nationality, travel dates, language test scores, work history, or any other inputs you provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party analytics services may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address (anonymized where required by law)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring URL
• Device type and operating system
• Country or region (derived from anonymized IP)

This information is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our tools.

2.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via the contact form or by email, we collect the information you provide in that communication (name, email address, and message content) solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. You can control cookie settings through the consent banner that appears on your first visit. We use the following types of cookies:

4. Google AdSense

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

AdSense cookies may track your browsing behavior across websites. This tracking only occurs if you have accepted our cookie consent banner. If you decline cookies, we will not activate third-party advertising cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Google Analytics — anonymized usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense — advertising. Google Ads Policy.
• Vercel — hosting and infrastructure. Vercel Privacy Policy.

We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or analytics.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• CCPA Right to Know / Delete: California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal information we have collected.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@globalpathway.app. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in aggregate, anonymized form. We do not retain any personal information entered into our tools, as it is never transmitted to our servers.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 under GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last reviewed” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@globalpathway.app or via our Contact page.