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MGD Concept FZE

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains exactly how SIU – Study In UAE handles your information.

Last Updated: May 2025
Platform: SIU – Study In UAE
Developer: MGD Concept FZE
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1. Introduction

MGD Concept FZE ("we", "our", "us") operates the SIU – Study In UAE platform, available as a mobile application and website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services.

By accessing or using SIU, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

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2. Who We Are

Company: MGD Concept FZE
Platform: SIU – Study In UAE
Contact Email: support@mgdconcept.com
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates

MGD Concept FZE is a UAE-headquartered education support and management organization. SIU is our unified digital platform connecting students with UAE universities through a transparent, centralized admissions process.

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3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information You Provide

Full name and gender
Email address and mobile number
Nationality and country of residence
Date of birth
Passport details and identity documents
Educational background and qualifications
Family information (as required for application)
Profile photograph
Recommender details

3.2 Application & Academic Data

University shortlists and preferences
Program selections and course preferences
Uploaded academic documents (transcripts, certificates)
Application status and history
Offer letter information
Payment and fee records

3.3 Usage & Technical Data

Device type, operating system, and app version
IP address and approximate location
Login timestamps and session activity
Features accessed and search filters used
FCM push notification tokens
Crash reports and performance logs

3.4 Communications Data

Support messages and chat questions
AI counsellor conversation history
Feedback and ratings submitted
Email correspondence with our team
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4. How We Use Your Information

Create and manage your SIU account
Process and track your university applications
Match you with suitable UAE universities and programs
Communicate application updates, offers, and decisions
Facilitate document uploads and verification
Process payments for application fees
Provide AI-powered counselling and recommendations
Send push notifications about application status
Improve platform features and user experience
Comply with legal, regulatory, and security obligations
Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Generate anonymized analytics for platform improvement
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6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6.1 With UAE Universities

Your application data, academic documents, and profile information are shared with universities you apply to through the SIU platform. This is necessary to process your application.

6.2 With Service Providers

We engage third-party providers for cloud hosting (AWS), email delivery, payment processing (Network International), and analytics. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

6.3 With Counsellors & Agents

If you apply through a referral agent or counsellor, they may have visibility into your application status as part of their role.

6.4 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by UAE law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of MGD Concept FZE or our users.

🚫 We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
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7. Data Retention

Active account data — retained while your account is active
Application records — retained for 5 years post-application
Payment records — retained as required by UAE financial regulations
Support communications — retained for 2 years
Anonymized analytics — retained indefinitely (no personal identifiers)
Upon account deletion, all personal data is removed except records required for legal, financial, security, or regulatory purposes.
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8. Your Rights

Right to access — request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure — request deletion of your account and data
Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data
Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured format
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent — for any consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights, email support@mgdconcept.com. We respond within 30 days.
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9. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your SIU account and all associated data at any time:

In-App: Open the SIU app → Profile → Settings → Delete Account → Confirm

By Email: Send a request to support@mgdconcept.com with subject "Account Deletion Request" from your registered email address.

Data permanently removed: Name, email, phone, student profile, application details, uploaded documents, shortlisted universities, and support/chat history.

Processing time: Immediate for in-app requests. 7–30 business days for email requests.

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10. Data Security

Encryption in transit — all data via HTTPS/TLS
Encryption at rest — sensitive data encrypted in databases
Access controls — role-based; staff access only what they need
Secure document storage — AWS S3 with signed URLs
Authentication — JWT-based session tokens with expiry
Monitoring — CloudWatch logging and anomaly detection
Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. Report suspicious activity to support@mgdconcept.com.
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11. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and analyse website traffic.

Types of cookies:
• Essential cookies — required for the website to function
• Preference cookies — remember your settings
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how you use the site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

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12. Third-Party Services

AWS — cloud infrastructure and document storage
Network International (N-Genius) — payment processing
Firebase / Google — push notifications (FCM)
OpenAI — AI counsellor powered by GPT-4o
UAE Pass — optional government digital identity login
Twilio / SendGrid — SMS and email delivery
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
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13. Children's Privacy

SIU is intended for users who are 17 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at support@mgdconcept.com.

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14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date, send a notification to your registered email, and display an in-app notice upon your next login.

Your continued use of SIU after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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15. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

Company: MGD Concept FZE
Email: support@mgdconcept.com
Subject: "Privacy Enquiry – SIU"

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.

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Your Privacy is Our Priority

Questions about this policy or how we handle your data? Our team is here to help.

✉️ Contact Privacy Team
support@mgdconcept.com · Response within 5 business days