Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 27, 2026

Gedu Educational Services (“Gedu”, “we”, “us” or “our”) provides international education consultancy services, including university placement, language programs, visa application support, foundation and exchange programs and relocation services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your personal data when you visit gedu.co, contact us, or use our services.

We process personal data in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the data protection laws of the countries where our partner institutions are located.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Gedu Educational Services, Caferağa Mah. Neşet Ömer Sokak No:15 Kat:3 D:4, 34710 Kadıköy / Istanbul, Türkiye. You can reach us at info@gedu.co or +90 850 259 2439.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on the services you request, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity information: name, surname, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport or ID details.
• Contact information: email address, phone number, postal address.
• Educational information: transcripts, diplomas, certificates, language test results (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL), CVs, reference letters and statements of purpose.
• Visa and immigration information: travel history, previous visa applications, sponsor details and other information required by consulates or immigration authorities.
• Financial information: proof of funds, bank statements, sponsorship letters and payment records, where needed for applications or visa processes.
• Family information: parent or guardian details, especially for applicants under 18.
• Communication records: messages, form submissions, emails and notes from consultations.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and cookie data collected when you use our website.

Some information, such as health information required for visa or insurance purposes, may qualify as special category (sensitive) personal data. We only process such data with your explicit consent or where required by law.

3. How We Collect Your Data

• Directly from you through contact forms, consultation requests, emails, phone calls, WhatsApp, social media messages and in-person meetings at our offices.
• From your parents, guardians or sponsors, where they act on your behalf.
• From universities, language schools and other partner institutions regarding the status of your application.
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.

4. Purposes of Processing

We use your personal data to:

• respond to your inquiries and provide free information sessions and consultations;
• assess your profile and recommend suitable programs, schools and universities;
• prepare and submit applications to educational institutions on your behalf;
• support visa applications, accommodation, insurance and relocation arrangements;
• communicate with you about your application status, deadlines and next steps;
• manage payments, invoicing and our contractual relationship with you;
• send you newsletters and information about programs and events, where you have given consent;
• improve our website and services and ensure their security;
• comply with legal, tax and regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• the performance of a contract with you, or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract;
• compliance with our legal obligations;
• our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, provided your fundamental rights do not override those interests;
• your explicit consent, in particular for marketing communications, cross-border transfers where required, and processing of sensitive data.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We share your personal data only as necessary to deliver our services, including with:

• universities, colleges, language schools and other educational institutions you choose to apply to;
• embassies, consulates, visa application centers and immigration authorities;
• accommodation providers, insurance companies, airport transfer and relocation service providers;
• translation, notary and document legalization services;
• IT, hosting, email, CRM and payment service providers acting on our behalf;
• public authorities, courts or regulators where required by law.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Because our services involve studying abroad, your personal data will often be transferred to institutions and authorities outside Türkiye, including in the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia and other destination countries. Where required under KVKK or other applicable laws, we carry out such transfers on the basis of your explicit consent, standard contractual clauses or other lawful safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable legal, tax and accounting obligations. Once no longer required, your data is deleted, destroyed or anonymized in accordance with our data retention procedures.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. These include access controls, secure systems and confidentiality obligations for our staff and service providers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure it works properly, to remember your preferences and to understand how visitors use the site. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

11. Your Rights

Under Article 11 of KVKK and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the right to:

• learn whether your personal data is processed and request information about it;
• learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used for that purpose;
• know the third parties to whom your data is transferred, in Türkiye or abroad;
• request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data;
• request deletion or destruction of your data under the conditions set out by law;
• request that third parties to whom your data was transferred be notified of such correction or deletion;
• object to outcomes that arise against you from exclusively automated processing;
• withdraw your consent at any time, and claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@gedu.co or send a written request to our Istanbul office. We will respond within 30 days at the latest.

12. Children’s Privacy

Some of our programs are intended for students under 18. We process the personal data of minors only with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to the websites of universities, schools and other third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the date of the last update.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Gedu Educational Services
Caferağa Mah. Neşet Ömer Sokak No:15 Kat:3 D:4, 34710 Kadıköy / Istanbul, Türkiye
Email: info@gedu.co
Phone: +90 850 259 2439