1. Introduction
Unifair (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data from international students who use our services or visit our website [unifair.eu]. Our practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Personal identification data: full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport details.
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Contact details: email address, phone number, home address.
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Academic and professional records: diplomas, transcripts, certificates, CVs, recommendation letters.
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Immigration documents: visa applications, residence permits, government-issued IDs.
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Financial information: proof of funds, bank statements (only when required for applications).
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Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies when visiting our website.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes, based on GDPR legal grounds:
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Performance of a contract: to provide our educational consulting services and assist with applications.
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Legal obligations: to comply with laws, immigration requirements, and regulatory authorities.
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Legitimate interests: to improve our services, maintain communication, and ensure service quality.
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Consent: where required, e.g., marketing communication or sharing sensitive documents.
4. Data Sharing
We only share personal data where necessary:
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Universities and educational institutions in Hungary.
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Immigration and governmental authorities (e.g. embassies, consulates, ministries).
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Service providers supporting our operations (payment processors, IT support).
5. International Data Transfers
Since many of our clients are from outside the EU/EEA, your personal data may be transferred to countries that do not provide the same level of data protection as the EU. In such cases, we will take appropriate safeguards, such as:
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Using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
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Ensuring transfers are strictly necessary for your application process.
By using our services, you acknowledge that such transfers are essential to deliver the services you request.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
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During the application process and related services.
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Afterwards, only for the period required by law or to protect legal claims (typically up to 5 years).
7. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data.
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Request correction of inaccurate information.
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Request deletion (where legally possible).
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Restrict or object to processing.
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Request data portability.
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Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
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File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for basic functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
10. Contact
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@unifair.eu
📍 Korányi Sándor str. 4, 4th door, 1089 Budapest, Hungary