Privacy Policy

Borderless Education Council (BEC)

Effective Date: 16 August 2026

Borderless Education Council (“BEC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our website, mobile application, and related educational services.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• BEC Website: https://borderlesseducationcouncil.org

• Borderless Education Council Android Application

• All related online educational services offered by BEC

By using our website or mobile application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our services, we may collect the following categories of information.

A. Personal Information

When you register for BEC programs, tests, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full Name

• Student Name

• Parent/Guardian Name

• School Name

• Class/Grade

• Email Address

• Mobile Number

• Country and City

• Any information you voluntarily provide through forms or support requests.

B. Device Information

Our Android application may automatically collect certain device information, including:

• Device ID (Android ID or other device identifiers)

• Device model

• Operating system version

• App version

• Language settings

• Crash and diagnostic information

• Push notification token (Firebase Cloud Messaging token)

These identifiers help us provide notifications, improve security, prevent fraud, and maintain app functionality.

C. Usage Information

We may collect information about how you use our services, including:

• Pages visited

• Features used

• Test participation

• Time spent in the application

• Interaction with educational content

2. Push Notifications

Our Android application uses Push Notifications to send important updates, including:

• Examination notifications

• Registration reminders

• Result announcements

• Educational updates

• Event information

• Important service announcements

Push notifications are delivered using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

You can disable notifications anytime through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register students for BEC programs

• Conduct educational assessments

• Deliver examination services

• Publish results securely

• Generate certificates

• Send important notifications

• Improve our website and app

• Respond to inquiries

• Detect fraud or misuse

• Maintain security and technical functionality

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Device IDs and Technical Data

Our application collects Device IDs and technical identifiers to:

• Enable push notifications

• Secure user sessions

• Prevent unauthorized access

• Diagnose technical issues

• Improve app performance

Device identifiers are not used to sell your information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process information based on:

• Your consent

• Performance of educational services

• Legitimate interests in improving our services

• Compliance with legal obligations

6. Children’s Privacy

Borderless Education Council primarily provides educational services for students, including children.

We recognize the importance of protecting children’s privacy.

• Student information is collected only for educational purposes.

• Parents, guardians, or authorized schools may submit student information.

• We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children.

• If you believe a child has provided information improperly, please contact us for removal.

7. How We Share Information

We may share information only when necessary.

We may share data with:

• Participating schools

• Examination administrators

• Cloud service providers

• Technical service providers

• Government authorities where required by law

Third-party service providers may include:

• Google Firebase (Push Notifications and App Services)

• Website hosting providers

• Email communication services

These providers process information only for providing services on our behalf.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure website connections (HTTPS/SSL)

• Restricted administrative access

• Password-protected systems

• Secure cloud infrastructure

• Regular security monitoring

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or storage method is completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

• Educational records

• Examination records

• Certificates

• Legal compliance

• Security purposes

When information is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it where reasonably possible.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Object to certain processing

• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences

• Improve user experience

• Analyze website performance

• Enhance security

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

12. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

We encourage users to review their privacy policies before sharing information.

13. International Users

Borderless Education Council serves students and schools across multiple countries.

Your information may be processed and stored in countries where our service providers operate while maintaining appropriate safeguards.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When significant changes are made, we will:

• Update the Effective Date

• Publish the revised policy on our website

• Update the in-app Privacy Policy where appropriate

Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us.

Borderless Education Council (BEC)

• Website: borderlesseducationcouncil.org 

• Email: info@borderlesseducationcouncil.org

• Contact Page: Contact Us 

Google Play Data Safety Checklist (For Your App)

Based on what you described (Device IDs + Push Notifications), your Play Console Data Safety section should generally match your actual app behavior. Google requires that the Privacy Policy and Data Safety form remain consistent.