Last updated: 18 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Education State collects, uses, stores, and shares personal data when you use educationstate.ie, contact our team, or use our education consultancy services.
1. Who We Are
Education State is an education consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland. Our office address is 23 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- your name
- email address and phone number
- nationality, country of residence, and preferred study destination details
- education history, employment history, CV, and supporting application documents
- passport or identity details where required for application support
- visa-related documents and correspondence
- accommodation preferences and travel details where relevant
- messages you send through forms, WhatsApp, email, or social channels
- website usage data such as device, browser, IP address, and page activity
3. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data when:
- you submit an enquiry or contact form
- you speak with our team by phone, WhatsApp, social media, or email
- you ask us to support an application
- you provide documents for admissions, visa, or accommodation purposes
- you browse our website
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- respond to enquiries and provide consultation
- assess suitability for study options and services
- prepare, manage, and submit applications where requested
- coordinate with institutions, accommodation providers, and other relevant third parties
- support visa-related processes
- arrange related student services where applicable
- improve our website, communications, and service delivery
- comply with legal, regulatory, or record-keeping obligations
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable under data protection law, we process personal data on one or more of the following grounds:
- your consent
- the performance of a contract or steps taken before entering into a contract
- our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services
- compliance with legal obligations
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data only where reasonably necessary with:
- universities, colleges, schools, and education partners
- embassies, immigration authorities, or visa service providers
- accommodation providers and travel-related service providers
- technology, hosting, analytics, or communications providers who support our operations
- professional advisers or authorities where legally required
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Transfers
Because we support international students, your personal data may be transferred to institutions, partners, or service providers inside or outside Ireland. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for enquiry handling, application support, legal compliance, record keeping, dispute resolution, or legitimate business purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of service and documentation involved.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support core site functions, understand usage, and improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, ask for correction, request deletion, object to certain processing, restrict processing, or request data portability.
If we rely on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect processing already carried out before withdrawal.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Children’s Data
If an applicant is under 18, we may need to collect information from a parent or guardian and may require parental or guardian consent where appropriate.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version published on our website will apply from the date it is posted.
15. Contact and Complaints
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a data-related request, please contact Education State through the contact details published on educationstate.ie or at 23 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may also have the right to complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission.
