Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for TheNext.edu.np
Last Updated: February05, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Next Education Consultancy, referred to as TheNext, we, us, or our, collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with https://thenext.edu.np, submit inquiries, apply for services, or engage with our advertising campaigns on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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Who We Are
The Next Education Consultancy
Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: info@thenext.edu.np
Phone: +977-01-4010523
We are the data controller responsible for personal data collected through our website, forms, communication channels, and advertising platforms.
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Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to personal data collected through:
• Our website and landing pages
• Inquiry and application forms
• Phone calls, emails, messaging platforms
• Facebook, Instagram, and other advertising systems
• Events, consultations, and campaigns
This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site.
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Personal Data We Collect
A. Information you provide directly
When you contact or apply through us, you provide:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City and country
• Academic background and qualifications
• Study preferences and destination interest
• Intake plans and timelines
• Visa and application related information
• Financial background information when required for counseling
• Uploaded documents such as transcripts or resumes
• Messages, feedback, or survey responses
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we collect technical data including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Click behavior and navigation patterns
• Referring website or ad source
This data is collected using cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
C. Advertising and tracking data
When you interact with our ads, we collect:
• Ad views and clicks
• Form submissions and conversion events
• Campaign and ad identifiers
• Device and browser signals
• Website interaction events linked to ads
D. Information received from third parties
We may receive data from:
• Facebook and Instagram advertising systems
• Analytics and measurement providers
• Educational institutions you apply to
• Technology, CRM, and communication service providers
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How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
• Respond to your inquiries and counseling requests
• Provide education consultancy services
• Process applications and documentation
• Communicate updates, deadlines, and guidance
• Manage internal records and lead systems
• Improve website usability and performance
• Measure advertising performance and conversions
• Deliver relevant ads and remarketing with consent
• Prevent misuse, fraud, and security issues
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
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Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
• Your consent, especially for cookies, tracking, and marketing
• Contract performance, when delivering requested services
• Legal obligations under applicable laws
• Legitimate business interests such as service improvement, analytics, and advertising measurement, provided your rights are respected
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Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Enable website functionality
• Analyze traffic and user behavior
• Measure ad performance
• Track conversions from ads
• Support remarketing campaigns
Non-essential cookies and tracking tools are used only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time through browser settings or cookie preferences.
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Facebook and Instagram Advertising
We use Meta advertising services, including Facebook and Instagram Ads, to promote our services and measure ad effectiveness.
When you interact with our ads or website, Meta may collect or receive information such as:
• Pages visited on our website
• Actions taken, including form submissions
• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Ad interaction data such as views and clicks
This data helps us understand which ads work and improve our campaigns.
We do not share sensitive personal data such as passport details, visa documents, financial records, or academic certificates with Meta.
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Meta Custom Audiences and Retargeting
We may use Meta Custom Audiences to show ads to people who:
• Visited our website
• Submitted inquiries or forms
• Interacted with our ads or social pages
Audience creation uses aggregated or encrypted data. We do not upload sensitive personal data to Meta. You can control how Meta uses your data through your Facebook and Instagram ad settings.
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Sharing of Personal Data
We share personal data only when necessary, including with:
Educational institutions
We share application related data with institutions you choose to apply to.
Service providers
We work with trusted vendors for hosting, CRM, analytics, communication, and marketing. They process data only under our instructions and confidentiality obligations.
Advertising and analytics partners
We share limited data with Meta Platforms Inc and similar partners solely for ad measurement and optimization, in line with their data processing terms.
Legal authorities
We disclose data when required by law or legal process.
Business transfers
In case of merger or acquisition, personal data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.
We do not sell personal data for money.
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International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed outside Nepal, including in countries where our service providers or advertising platforms operate. We apply appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections to secure your data.
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Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure servers, access controls, and encrypted connections. No system guarantees absolute security, but we actively maintain and improve protections.
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Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for:
• Service delivery
• Legal compliance
• Operational and business purposes
Retention periods depend on the type of data and purpose. Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Object to marketing and ad profiling
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
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Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
The Next Education Consultancy
Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: info@thenext.edu.np
Phone: +977-01-4010523
We respond within one month, as required by law.
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Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, we delete it promptly.
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Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies separately.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We update this policy when practices or laws change. Updates appear on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our services means you accept the updated policy.
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Contact Us
For questions, privacy requests, or concerns, contact:
The Next Education Consultancy
Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: info@thenext.edu.np
Phone: +977-01-4010523
