Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: 03 March 2024

Ariston Institute (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a student recruitment agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website or our free student recruitment services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Ariston Institute helps students:

• Find suitable college programs
• Apply to partner colleges
• Receive support with financial aid and OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) qualification
• Submit required application documents
• Follow up with colleges until acceptance

Our services are completely free for students. We receive a commission from colleges after a student successfully enrolls.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Phone number
• Email address
• Home address
• Citizenship or residency status

• Education history
• Transcripts
• English proficiency test results (if applicable)
• Career interests and program preferences

• OSAP eligibility details
• Financial background (only what is required for application support)

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website

We use your personal information strictly for the following purposes:

• To match you with suitable college programs
• To submit your application documents to colleges
• To assist with OSAP and financial aid qualification
• To communicate with you regarding your application
• To follow up with colleges until an admission decision is made
• To improve our services and website performance
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We only share your information with:

• Partner colleges and educational institutions
• Financial aid organizations (OSAP-related)
• Government authorities when legally required
• Service providers assisting with application processing and communications

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the intended purpose.

By submitting your information through our website or directly to Ariston Institute, you give us consent to:

• Collect and store your personal information
• Share your information with partner colleges and financial aid providers
• Contact you by phone, email, or message regarding your application

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us in writing.

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration

However, no online system is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge this risk.

We keep your personal information only as long as:

• Necessary to complete your application process
• Required by legal or regulatory obligations

Once no longer required, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as colleges). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

Our services are intended for students who are legally eligible to apply to colleges in Canada. If a student is under 18, parental or legal guardian consent may be required before we proceed.

Students are not charged for our services. Ariston Institute earns a commission from partner colleges only after a student successfully enrolls. This does not affect the privacy, rights, or application process of the student.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Continued use of our website or services means you accept the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact:

Ariston Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: info@aristoninstitute.com
Phone: 437-879-8615
Website: www.aristoninstitute.com